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How to get fromAthens to Detroitby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Route A
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    7h 15m
    $37–96

  2. Drive 257.8 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Detroitcar car 257.8 mi
    5h 3m
    $47–68

  3. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CMH - DTW
    5h 15m
    $831–1,042

  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 374 A
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus bus Columbus
    7h 53m
    $63–110

  5. Bus via Columbus #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Athens
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus bus Columbus
    7h 55m
    $43–111

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    8h 28m
    $918–1,359

Athens to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens to Detroit Bus Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 7h 15m.

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