The average bus between Monterey and Oakland takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Monterey and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 2:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Monterey is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Oakland at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Monterey to Oakland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Oakland station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Monterey to Oakland bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Oakland bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Oakland station.
Book your Monterey to Oakland bus tickets online with Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak.
The distance between Monterey and Oakland is 138 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Oakland via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Salinas in around 4h 48m.