There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
55 min$6–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
1h 47m$12–25Drive 42.1 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MIcar 42.1 mi
43 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MItaxi 42.1 mi
43 min$140–170Bus via Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus Ann Arbor to Detroit
1h 15m$8–30Bus via Metro Airport Evans Terminal
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW Evans Terminalbus Michigan Flyer / ...
- Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Michigan & Trumbullbus 261
2h 27m$10–18
Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Detroit, MI. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Circus - Southbound via Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $13.
The bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 55 min. 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
- 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 to Detroit Bus Station
- 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 to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
- 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
- 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
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW Evans Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Michigan & Trumbull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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, MI bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI is 42 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI.
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