The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
10 h 22 m
Average duration
11 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA without transferring at least once.
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK7:13 PM11h02Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:15 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK11:13 AM11h02Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:15 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK7:13 AM10h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK9:13 AM11h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$741One-way1 transfer
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 746 Capitol Corridor7:13 AM11h46Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:59 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$1321One-way2 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK7:13 AM10h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK7:13 PM11h02Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:15 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK11:13 AM11h02Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:15 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$621One-way1 transfer
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK9:13 AM11h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$741One-way1 transfer
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 746 Capitol Corridor7:13 AM11h46Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:59 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$1321One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $513 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $450 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA costing on average $513 (€420).
Other travel options to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
You'll arrive about -5h -6m sooner (9h 40m by bus vs 5h 34m by car) and save roughly $-60.59 (€-49.57) compared to fuel and tolls ($63 (€51) vs $2 (€2)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 11h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 746 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h46 | 6:59 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h22 | 5:35 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK | 9:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h22 | 8:35 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 11:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h02 | 10:15 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK | 7:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h02 | 6:15 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
Buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€49) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:13, the last at 19:40. The fastest bus covers the 342 miles (552 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 342 miles (552 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€49) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 3:13 AM |
Last bus 7:40 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CAYou can travel by bus between Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA with FlixBus for as low as $59 (€49). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
Most Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) to Oakland, West Oakland BART Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.


