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4.6Travel 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 2:00 AM14h00St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)5:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 2:00 AM14h00St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)5:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
302 Lincoln Service · 352 Wolverine6:35 AM13h05St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:40 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$2051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 22 Texas Eagle · 354 Wolverine8:10 AM15h00St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO12:10 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$1421One-way1 transfer
- 300 Lincoln Service · 352 Wolverine4:30 AM15h10St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:40 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$1441One-way1 transfer
- 22 Texas Eagle · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK8:10 AM22h25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO7:35 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$1871One-way2 transfers
- · 8:45 AM13h10St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)10:55 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+4:00 PM13h50St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$641One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+11:30 PM14h15St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$641One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, 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 $64. 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 $64, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $384 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m 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* | 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 St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $163 (€133).
A bus is $257 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $384 (€313).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $163 (€133).
A bus is $257 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $384 (€313).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 41 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 train, bus, 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 Greyhound to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
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