Find coaches from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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Next departures from Detroit to Oakland on 19 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$232 - US$341Average duration2d 19h
84kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$288 - US$598Average duration2d 17h
304kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 19hAverage duration
US$232Cheapest ticket
84kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$248
Average bus trip duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure16:20
Distance2073 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

Detroit to Oakland Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Oakland from Detroit, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Oakland

  1. How far is Oakland from Detroit by coach?

    The journey from Detroit to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 2077 miles (3350 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Oakland from Detroit without flying?

    To travel from Detroit to Oakland without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Detroit to Oakland.

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 Detroit to Oakland.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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