The average bus between Newark and Oakland takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark 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 3 times a day between Newark and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 3:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Oakland at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Oakland station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Newark to Oakland bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Oakland bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ride station.
The distance between Newark and Oakland is 32.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Yawpo Rd & Raritan Rd Park and Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 54m.