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Oakland Museum of California
Major art museum focused on California history, art, and social impact, with strong collections and a lively modern campus.
Cheapest price
€168
Average price
€168
Fastest journey
19 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1072 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA will cost around €168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €168.
Of the 1 buses that leave SeaTac, WA for Oakland, CA on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 1072 km distance in an average of 19 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 19 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €147. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 19h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €147, and a bus costs an average of €147.
Distance: 666 miles (1072 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€157 Average price Cheapest | €131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 28m Average total duration Fastest 19h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €147 |
The table below shows live departures for SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:55 PM SeaTac, WA | 19h50 | 11:45 AM Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €147 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 16:35. The fastest bus covers the 666 miles (1072 km) distance in 19h 50m.
Distance 666 miles (1072 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €147 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 50m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 4:35 PM |
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Most SeaTac, WA to Oakland, CA buses use the Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Oakland, West Oakland BART Station station pair. Use this guide to compare SeaTac, WA and Oakland, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station is 2 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station. ATMs are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Ticket office support is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Station is fully accessible with elevators.
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