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Location and Directions

Wayne State University Oakland Center

33737 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
(248) 553-3545 - Voice
(313) 577-3592 - Voice
(248) 553-7733 - Fax

Click here to view a driving map to the Oakland Center.

Driving Directions

From Detroit/main campus:

  • Take the Lodge (M-10) north to I-696 West
  • Take I-696 West and exit at Orchard Lake
  • Turn right (north) on Orchard Lake
  • Make an immediate left (west) on Twelve Mile Road
  • Proceed on Twelve Mile Road approximately one mile
  • The Oakland Center entrance will be on your left

From I-696 West:

  • Take I-696 West and exit at Orchard Lake
  • Turn right (north) on Orchard Lake
  • Make an immediate left (west) on Twelve Mile Road
  • Proceed on Twelve Mile Road approximately one mile
  • The Oakland Center entrance will be on your left

From I-696 East:

  • Take I-696 East and exit at Orchard Lake
  • Turn left (north) on Orchard Lake
  • Turn left (west) on Twelve Mile Road
  • Proceed on Twelve Mile Road approximately one mile
  • The Oakland Center entrance will be on your left

Bus Directions

SMART Bus Route # 740 Twelve Mile Crosstown has bus stops immediately in front of the Oakland Center.

To view a copy of the bus schedule:

  • Visit http://www.smartbus.org/schedules/overview/Pages/default.aspx and select "740 TWELVE MILE CROSSTOWN." 
  • Select the service day (either weekday or Saturday as the center is closed on Sundays)
  • Select the direction you will be traveling (either eastbound or westbound)
  • The schedule will appear on your screen with options to download and email it

To view personalized directions from the SMART bus system:

  • Visit http://www.smartbus.org/Pages/default.aspx
  • Enter your starting destination address
  • In the End destination, select "Wayne State University-Oakland Center, 33737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331"
  • Enter either the time you would like to leave your starting point or the time you would like to arrive at the Oakland Center by
  • When you click "Plan My Trip" you will be taken to a Google Maps page with information on how to ge to the bus stops, which buses to get on, and what time the buses will arrive at the bus stops