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Oakland to Waterloo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Waterloo takes 46h 40m and the fastest bus takes 45h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Oakland to Waterloo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46h 40m
Duration
2,080 mi
Distance
$455
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Oakland to Waterloo bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Oakland and Waterloo. The service departs Oakland at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Waterloo at 12:40:00. All services require a transfer at Sparks Transit Center and take an average of 46h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA45h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA45h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA45h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA45h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland to Waterloo? 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.

Map of how to get from Oakland to Waterloo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,080.1 mi
  • Duration: 46h 40m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Waterloo via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 45h 55m.

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