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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | Detroit Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | West Oakland BART | Detroit Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
| West Oakland BART | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn) | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn) | Detroit Bus Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to DetroitAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$259, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Oakland to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview
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Oakland to Detroit Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Detroit, MI
What is the distance between Oakland and Detroit?
The distance covered from Oakland to Detroit is 3350 km (2077 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Detroit?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of US$235To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$235 to US$293 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$235 which is on 2025-09-20.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and Detroit!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Oakland to Detroit.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to Detroit.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oakland to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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