What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Detroit is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Columbus to Detroit?

The distance between Columbus and Detroit is 325 miles. The road distance is 315.5 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Detroit without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Detroit?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Columbus to Detroit, including transfers.

Can I drive from Columbus to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Detroit is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Columbus to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 518+ hotels available in Detroit.

Columbus to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Detroit by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus Bsb 14
5h 54m
$129–191
Drive 313.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to Detroitcar 313.7 mi
5h 38m
$54–78
Taxi to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
3h 41m
$545–1,148
Taxi, bus via Greenwood (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Malltaxi
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
8h 21m
$136–177
Drive to Covington, fly
1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
4h 35m
$126–772
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Drive from Columbus to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
5h 18m
$96–497

Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW) flights

52Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Detroit. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis then take the bus to Detroit. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Detroit in around 5h 38m.

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