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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
- 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.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Miller Transportation.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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