There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus Ann Arbor to Detroit
1h$6–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
1h 2m$12–25Drive 42.8 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Detroitcar 42.8 mi
45 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ann Arbor to Detroittaxi 42.8 mi
45 min$140–170Bus via Detroit Metro Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus 8000 / ...
- Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Woodwardbus 261
2h 18m$9–17
Ann Arbor to Detroit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and arriving at Detroit - Grand Circus Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Detroit is 42 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $6 - $13.
The bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Ann Arbor to Detroit bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Ann Arbor to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit is to bus which takes 1h and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
D2A2 operates a bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park hourly. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 1h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Woodward
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Ann Arbor Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-272-8009
- Website
- annarbortaxitransport.mysite.com
Fare Ride Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-845-9222
- Website
- fareride1.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Detroit bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Ann Arbor to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Detroit is 43 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Ann Arbor to Detroit.
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