Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$234 - $437Average Duration2d 19h
84kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$345 - $689Average Duration2d 13h
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 the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
$234Cheapest ticket
84kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$263
Average bus trip duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure4:20pm
Distance2073 miles (3343 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Oakland Bus

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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.

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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 Detroit, MI to Oakland

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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