Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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Next departures for Detroit to Oakland on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Detroit Bus Station
    		Oakland/Berkeley/East BayCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Detroit Bus Station
      		West Oakland BARTFastest

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      Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Oakland

      We recommend taking the bus

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $331, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      7bus per day
      2d 22hAverage Duration
      3342 kmDistance
      84kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average Price$331 - $820Average Duration2d 22h
      84kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average Price$315 - $3,058Average Duration2d 18h
      304kg CO₂e

      Bus Detroit, MI to Oakland: Trip Overview

      Average Ticket Price$401
      Average Bus Trip Duration2d 22h
      Number of daily buses7
      Earliest bus departure8:20am
      Distance3341 km
      Latest bus departure11:25pm

      Detroit to Oakland Bus

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

      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. What is the travel distance from Detroit to Oakland?

        Detroit and Oakland are 3350 km (2077 miles) apart.

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Oakland?

        Buses departing from Detroit Bus Station in Detroit will take you to Emeryville Station in Oakland.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      11-02
      $320
      11-03
      $380
      Today
      $319
      11-05
      $352
      11-06
      $320
      11-07
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      11-08
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      11-09
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      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $319

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Oakland, as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from $319 to $407 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $320 which is on 2025-11-06.

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      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

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