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How to get fromMichigan to Oaklandby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Oakland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    7h 22m
    $153–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 9h
    $442–826

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 12h
    $843–1,783

  4. Drive 2,385.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Oaklandcar car 2,385.1 mi
    37h 6m
    $436–629

  5. Fly Detroit to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DTW - OAK
    8h 50m
    $226–959

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GRR - SFO
    10h 4m
    $155–478

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GRR - OAK
    9h 39m
    $238–1,011

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    10h 29m
    $199–713

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    11h 2m
    $287–1,080

  10. Fly Detroit to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    10h 11m
    $253–966

Michigan to Oakland by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,113.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Oakland via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 9h.

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