What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Detroit is to bus which costs $220 - $480 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Oakland to Detroit?

The distance between Oakland and Detroit is 2133 miles. The road distance is 2398.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Oakland to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Detroit bus from?

Oakland to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Detroit train from?

Oakland to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Detroit?

The best way to get from Oakland to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also train, which costs $210 - $550 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Oakland to Detroit bus arrive?

Oakland to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 6:44 AM in Oakland and 9:44 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Oakland to Detroit train arrive?

Oakland to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Detroit is 2399 miles. It takes approximately 37h 7m to drive from Oakland to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Detroit?

Book your Oakland to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Detroit?

Book your Oakland to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 384+ hotels available in Detroit.

Oakland to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
7h 38m
$142–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
$224–475
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 10h
$212–512
Drive 2,384.9 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Detroitcar 2,384.9 mi
37h 7m
$436–629
Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane OAK - DTW
8h 44m
$165–708
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane SJC - DTW
8h 19m
$191–764
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
9h 34m
$201–799
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Windsor Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane SFO - YQG
11h 15m
$183–766

Oakland to Detroit by bus

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2d 8hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,120.8 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Detroit Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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