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Compare train and bus for Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, 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 46m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
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How to get from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
353 Wolverine9:35 AM0h45Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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353 Wolverine9:35 AM0h45Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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353 Wolverine9:35 AM0h45Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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351 Wolverine7:03 AM0h45Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI7:48 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI$101One-way0 transfers
355 Wolverine5:11 PM0h46Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI5:57 PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI$101One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and Ann Arbor, MI as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, D2A2, DDot to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ann Arbor, MI by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, D2A2.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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