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Compare train and bus 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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
350 Wolverine12:28 PM0h57Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI1:25 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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350 Wolverine12:28 PM0h57Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI1:25 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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350 Wolverine12:28 PM0h57Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI1:25 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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352 Wolverine7:35 PM1h05Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI8:40 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
354 Wolverine10:08 PM1h02Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI11:10 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $1 (€0.89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation.
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