There are 3 ways to get from Cleveland to Oakland University by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 10m$79–135Drive 188.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Oakland Universitycar 188.7 mi
3h 28m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Oakland Universitybus 492
7h 9m$54–72
Cleveland to Oakland University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Oakland University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Oakland University is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Oakland University. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Oakland University via Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15 and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Cleveland and Oakland University is 197 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Oakland University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cleveland to Oakland University, including transfers.
Cleveland to Oakland University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Oakland University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Oakland University is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cleveland to Oakland University.
There are 297+ hotels available in Oakland University.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Oakland University via Detroit Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15, Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 4, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, and Oakland University in around 7h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Oakland University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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