How to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI

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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 $70. 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 $70, and a flight costs an average of $106.

Distance: 454 miles (731 km)

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Driving

$164

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$132

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$355

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$108

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 57m

Average total duration

10h 27m

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13h 37m

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13h 7m

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7h 52m

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4h 52m

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7h 46m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.4kg

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United

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The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is a bus with an average price of $132 (€106).

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:

A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $164 (€131).

A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $355 (€283).

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 27m.

Bus takes on average 13h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI among Omio's users.

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from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI

How to get from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Greyhound
    7:55 PM19h00
    St. Louis, MO
    2:55 PMDetroit, MI
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    7:55 PM19h00
    St. Louis, MO
    2:55 PMDetroit, MI
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    2:45 PM13h10
    St. Louis, MO
    3:55 AMDetroit, MI
    $1661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    5:30 AM14h15
    St. Louis, MO
    7:45 PMDetroit, MI
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM19h30
    St. Louis, MO
    11:00 AMDetroit, MI
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI

Travel to Detroit, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI.

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There are 3 options to travel between St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is a bus with an average price of $132 (€106).

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:

A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $164 (€131).

A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI costing on average $355 (€283).

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 27m.

Bus takes on average 13h 7m.

The distance from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is approximately 454 miles (731 km).
The average frequency per day from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is:
  • 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
  • Travel with United to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
Omio customers who travel from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Detroit, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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