How to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $125.

Distance: 454 miles (731 km)

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Driving

$143

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$142

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$376

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$106

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 4m

Average total duration

10h 34m

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13h 46m

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13h 16m

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7h 52m

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4h 52m

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7h 46m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.4kg

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United

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The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is a bus with an average price of $142 (€115).

This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $143 (€116).

A bus is $234 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $376 (€305).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 34m.

Bus takes on average 13h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Detroit, MI and St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users.

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from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO

How to get from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    11:15 AM17h10
    Detroit, MI
    4:25 AMSt. Louis, MO
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    11:15 AM17h10
    Detroit, MI
    4:25 AMSt. Louis, MO
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:20 PM15h05
    Detroit, MI
    11:25 AMSt. Louis, MO
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:20 PM15h05
    Detroit, MI
    12:25 PMSt. Louis, MO
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:15 AM17h05
    Detroit, MI
    9:20 PMSt. Louis, MO
    $1561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:15 AM17h25
    Detroit, MI
    8:40 PMSt. Louis, MO
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO

Travel to St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO.

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There are 3 options to travel between Detroit, MI and St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is a bus with an average price of $142 (€115).

This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $143 (€116).

A bus is $234 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $376 (€305).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 34m.

Bus takes on average 13h 16m.

The distance from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is approximately 454 miles (731 km).
The average frequency per day from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO:
  • Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
  • Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United to go to St. Louis, MO by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
Omio customers who travel from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO, Joliet, IL, Rolla, MO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Louis, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.
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