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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$143 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $376 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
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How to get from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
11:15 AM17h10Detroit, MI4:25 AMSt. Louis, MO$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 AM17h10Detroit, MI4:25 AMSt. Louis, MO$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM15h05Detroit, MI11:25 AMSt. Louis, MO$1451One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM15h05Detroit, MI12:25 PMSt. Louis, MO$1531One-way0 transfers
4:15 AM17h05Detroit, MI9:20 PMSt. Louis, MO$1561One-way0 transfers
3:15 AM17h25Detroit, MI8:40 PMSt. Louis, MO$1591One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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