There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
2h 52m$902–1,302Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
13h 46m$39–90Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
7h 21m$43–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cincinnati to Detroit-DTW243.9 mi
4h 9mDrive 243.9 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 243.9 mi
4h 9m$45–65Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
3h 2m$106–623Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
3h 16m$94–508Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
7h 42m$56–97
Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $900 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth and Michigan & Cass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 243 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $900 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 21m.
Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cincinnati to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta flies from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, and Michigan & Cass in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cincinnati to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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