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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.68 (€-1.36). The journey takes 59m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:35 PM1h05Ann Arbor, MI12:40 AMDetroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:35 PM1h05Ann Arbor, MI12:40 AMDetroit, MI$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:05 AM0h55Ann Arbor, MI3:00 AMDetroit, MI$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:05 AM0h55Ann Arbor, MI4:00 AMDetroit, MI$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ann Arbor, MI to Detroit, MI costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, D2A2, Barons Bus, Indian Trails 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, Indian Trails.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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