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Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$161 Average price | $130 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
300 Lincoln Service · 352 WolverineCheapest
300 Lincoln Service · 352 WolverineFastest
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Travel with United to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
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