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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 an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. 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 €75, while a flight costs an average of €491.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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€152 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €491 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m 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.
Compare ways to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
Compare the available ways to get from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average €152.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average €491.
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around €152 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€64. The journey takes 10h 41m 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 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.
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8:45 AM 13h10 St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) 10:55 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:45 AM 13h10 St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) 10:55 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:45 AM 13h10 St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) 10:55 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:00 AM 13h50 St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) 4:50 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal €54 1 One-way 1 transfer - · · ·
2:05 PM 18h50 St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) 9:55 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal €56 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average €152.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average €491.
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
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