What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Jersey Left and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Canadian Border and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Amherst to Detroit?

The distance between Amherst and Detroit is 272 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Detroit?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Amherst to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Detroit bus from?

Amherst to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Detroit train from?

Amherst to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Canadian Border station.

Train, bus or fly from Amherst to Detroit?

The best way to get from Amherst to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Amherst to Detroit bus arrive?

Amherst to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Where does the Amherst to Detroit train arrive?

Amherst to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Detroit is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Amherst to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 506+ hotels available in Detroit.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
2h 47m
$105–585
Drive 254.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Amherst to Detroitcar 254.9 mi
4h 41m
$47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain Maple Leaf
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
6h 25m
$70–242
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
9h 32m
$56–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus FlixBus N2685 / ...
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
10h 29m
$77–242

Amherst to Detroit by bus and foot (Greyhound)

14Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst to Windsor via Canadian Border and Aldershot in around 6h 25m.

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