There are 5 ways to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
1h 12m$23–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
2h 46m$4Drive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Wayne State University to Oakland Universitycar 28.1 mi
34 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wayne State University to Oakland Universitytaxi 28.1 mi
34 min$70–90Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Woodward & Palmer to Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 4bus 4
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Oakland Universitybus 492
2h 53m$4
Wayne State University to Oakland University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University is to line 4 bus and bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Wayne State University to Oakland University. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Warren and arriving at Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Wayne State University to Oakland University station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Wayne State University and Oakland University is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University, including transfers.
Wayne State University to Oakland University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 station.
Wayne State University to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Oakland University is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Wayne State University, MI, USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Oakland University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Woodward & Palmer to Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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More Questions & Answers
Wayne State University to Oakland University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive station.
Wayne State University to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wayne State University to Oakland University is 28 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Wayne State University to Oakland University.
There are 211+ hotels available in Oakland University.