What is the distance between Oakland and Detroit?

About 2077 miles (3350 km) separate Oakland and Detroit.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Detroit?

If you're headed to Detroit from Oakland, chances are that your bus will leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern Market, Detroit Zoo, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Comerica Park and Mexicantown.

Bus Oakland to Detroit from $235 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Detroit on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 22h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 20h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 20h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Richmond BART	2d 21h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:40pm	El Cerrito del Norte BART	2d 23h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Detroit on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 22h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 20h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40am	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 20h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Richmond BART	2d 21h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$232 - $388	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$259 - $368	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 304kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $259, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

$259Cheapest ticket

304kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$252

Average bus trip duration2d 21h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure7:40am

Distance2075 miles (3346 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,265 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,596 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Oakland to Detroit Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Oakland to Detroit. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Oakland to Detroit.

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

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Detroit?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - Oakland Bus Station

C - West Oakland BART Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Detroit, MI

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of $235

To 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 $235 to $243 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 $240 which is on 2025-09-23.

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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!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 21h	Avg Price$252	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$307	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Oakland to Detroit, MI

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Bus Oakland to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Detroit?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Detroit, MI

What is the distance between Oakland and Detroit?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Detroit?

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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