Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$231 - $363Average Duration2d 19h
84kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$190 - $763Average Duration2d 17h
304kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
$231Cheapest ticket
84kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit, MI to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$453
Average train trip duration2d 17h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance2074 miles (3344 km)

Detroit to Oakland Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/26
$369
07/27
$389
Today
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07/29
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07/30
$332
07/31
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08/01
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08/02
$382
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Oakland was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $332

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $332 to $3,048 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $332 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Detroit and Oakland is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Oakland.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Detroit and Oakland, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Oakland to Detroit, MI

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