There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Detroit (DTW)plane CLE - DTW
1h$550–1,300Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 145.8 mi
2h 28m$27–39Bus, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
6h 1m$30–56Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m$58–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Detroit-DTW145.8 mi
2h 28m
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Lafayette & Sixth and Michigan & Cass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 96 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus and line 261 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Detroit (DTW), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus and line 261 bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 1m.
The quickest flight from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Detroit Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta flies from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Brookpark Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, and Michigan & Cass in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Detroit Airport (DTW).
Delta offers flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Detroit Airport.
There are 462+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.