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

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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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The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is a train with an average price of $12 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Detroit, MI and Ann Arbor, MI including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI among Omio's users.

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from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

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

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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.

  • Amtrak353 Wolverine
    9:35 AM0h45
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak353 Wolverine
    9:35 AM0h45
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak353 Wolverine
    9:35 AM0h45
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    10:20 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak351 Wolverine
    7:03 AM0h45
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    7:48 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak355 Wolverine
    5:11 PM0h46
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    5:57 PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel to Ann Arbor, 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 Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI.

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There are 2 options to travel between Detroit, MI and Ann Arbor, MI including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is a train with an average price of $12 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, D2A2.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Stickney, IL, Detroit, OR, Dearborn, MI, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ann Arbor, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.

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