Bus Tickets from Oakland to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Oakland to Detroit on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		West Oakland BART
    		Detroit Bus StationCheapestFastest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		West Oakland BART
      		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
        		Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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        Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Detroit

        We recommend taking the train

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $269, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        3train per day
        2d 13hAverage Duration
        2073 milesDistance
        304kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$232 - $545Average Duration2d 20h
        84kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$269 - $1,797Average Duration2d 13h
        304kg CO₂e

        Bus Oakland to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

        Average ticket price$283
        Average bus trip duration2d 20h
        Number of daily buses4
        Earliest bus departure7:35am
        Distance2075 miles (3346 km)
        Latest bus departure11:50pm

        Oakland to Detroit Bus

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

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        11/03
        $246
        Today
        $222
        11/05
        $258
        11/06
        $222
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        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $222

        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 $222 to $462 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 $222 which is on 2025-11-06.

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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 bus 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?

        busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

        Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

        Bus from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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        Train from Oakland to Detroit, MI

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