There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train
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Line 261 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
3h 49m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Oakland University38.9 mi
55 minDrive 38.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Oakland Universitycar 38.9 mi
55 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Oakland Universitytaxi 38.9 mi
55 min$130–160Line 261 bus, train, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
4h 21m$10–17
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University is to line 261 bus and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive via Grand Circus Park and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Oakland University is 59 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University without a car is to line 261 bus and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University is 39 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Oakland University.
There are 189+ hotels available in Oakland University.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Oakland University via Woodward & Clifford, Grand Circus Park, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, and Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Oakland University
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Amherstburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519-736-2449
- Website
- amherstburgtaxi.ca
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Oakland University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





