The train between Detroit and Oakland takes 2d 13h. There is at least one train per day from Detroit to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Detroit and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:26 AM which arrives into Oakland at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Oakland station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 13h.
Detroit to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
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The distance between Detroit and Oakland is 3,345.5 km. The road distance is 4,316 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to Emeryville via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 11h.