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How to get fromOakland University to Detroitby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland University to Detroit by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Oakland University to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    51 min
    $23–34

  2. Bus, line 461 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Washington & Lafayettebus bus 461 / ...
    2h 9m
    $4

  3. Drive 30.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland University to Detroitcar car 30.8 mi
    33 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oakland University to Detroittaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    33 min
    $75–95

  5. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland University to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 4 to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15bus bus 4
    2h 24m
    $4

Oakland University to Detroit by foot and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Oakland University to Washington & Lafayette via Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 in around 2h 9m.

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