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How to get fromOakland to Michiganby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 21m
    $142–615

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $229–475

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 11h
    $212–512

  4. Drive 2,384.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Detroitcar car 2,384.9 mi
    37h 7m
    $436–629

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    8h 27m
    $165–708

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 2m
    $191–764

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h
    $337–1,410

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    9h 38m
    $284–1,217

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    9h 17m
    $201–798

Oakland to Michigan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 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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