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How to get fromOakland to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    6h 14m
    $141–563

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 7h
    $425–784

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2d 10h
    $843–1,759

  4. Drive 2,369 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 2,369 mi
    36h 50m
    $433–625

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    7h 43m
    $215–856

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 35m
    $240–712

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    8h 20m
    $240–913

Oakland to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,098.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 7h.

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