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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 an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $333.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $333 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 2h 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 $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $244 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $333 (€269).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€112) compared to roughly $108 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.92 (€-25.04). The journey takes 10h 34m versus 7h 46m 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.
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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.
- · 7:55 PM13h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal7:55 AMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$691One-way1 transfer
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- · 7:55 PM13h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal7:55 AMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · 7:55 PM13h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal7:55 AMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$691One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus11:15 PM17h25Detroit, Greyhound Terminal3:40 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$701One-way1 transfer - · · 8:20 AM15h55Detroit, Greyhound Terminal11:15 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$711One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $244 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $333 (€269).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- 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.
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