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How to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI

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Compare bus and train for Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €7.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI

How to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:45PM0h55
Ann Arbor, MI
12:40AMDetroit, MI
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:45PM0h55
Ann Arbor, MI
12:40AMDetroit, MI
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
09:10AM0h50
Ann Arbor, MI
10:00AMDetroit, MI
$231One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
05:35PM1h10
Ann Arbor, MI
06:45PMDetroit, MI
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI

Travel to Detroit, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ann Arbor, MI and Detroit, MI including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI:

A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is by bus with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 57m.

The distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ann Arbor, MI and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Detroit, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.

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