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How to get fromDetroit to Oakland Countyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Oakland County by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the taxi from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Oakland Countytaxi taxi
    56 min
    $25–37

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Baldwin & Columbiabus bus 462
    1h 59m
    $4

  3. Drive 31.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Oakland Countycar car 31.4 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit to Oakland Countytaxi taxi 31.4 mi
    45 min
    $80–100

Detroit to Oakland County by bus

Calendar121Weekly Buses
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Oakland County, MI, USA?

Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Grand Circus Park to Baldwin & Columbia hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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