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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m 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 |
 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 Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI:
A bus is $0.66 (€0.55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.37 (€-5.28). The journey takes 45m versus 45m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:20 PM0h50Detroit, MI2:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$121One-way0 transfers
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- 1:20 PM0h50Detroit, MI2:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:20 PM0h50Detroit, MI2:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:15 PM0h55Detroit, MI1:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$131One-way0 transfers- 12:20 PM0h50Detroit, MI1:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$141One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 AM0h55Detroit, MI12:10 PMAnn Arbor, MI$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI:
A bus is $0.66 (€0.55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ann Arbor, MI by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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