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How to Travel from

Detroit to Oakland

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$369.42

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$331.20
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$407.64
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$382.16
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$636.93
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$292.99

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$538.13
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,146.47
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$611.45

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$369.42
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$267.51

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$420.37
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
9h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$522.28
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$484.07
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.68–$828.01
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$382.16

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to 12th
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$535.02
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$114.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$114.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Oakland is to fly which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Oakland is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Detroit to Oakland?

The distance between Detroit and Oakland is 3412 km. The road distance is 3847.3 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $163.04 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Oakland?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Detroit to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Oakland bus from?

Detroit to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Oakland?

The best way to get from Detroit to Oakland is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Detroit to Oakland bus arrive?

Detroit to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Oakland?

Oakland is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 04:39 in Detroit and 01:39 in Oakland.

Can I drive from Detroit to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Oakland is 3847 km. It takes approximately 36h 51m to drive from Detroit to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Oakland?

Book your Detroit to Oakland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 806+ hotels available in Oakland. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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