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

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Detroit is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $450 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Courtyard Lafayette and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis Airport and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dayton and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Dayton station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Dayton to Detroit?

The distance between Dayton and Detroit is 325 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dayton to Detroit without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Dayton to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Detroit bus from?

Dayton to Detroit bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Courtyard Lafayette station.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Detroit train from?

Dayton to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Dayton to Detroit?

The best way to get from Dayton to Detroit is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Dayton to Detroit bus arrive?

Dayton to Detroit bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.

Where does the Dayton to Detroit train arrive?

Dayton to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Dayton to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Detroit is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Dayton to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 486+ hotels available in Detroit.

Dayton to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Detroit by shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
4h 53m
$455–1,360
Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Detroitcar 270.6 mi
5h 4m
$50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
8h 12m
$78–152
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 58m
$152–302
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 34m
$217–763
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
7h 59m
$199–582
Bus
1. Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
8h 42m
$74–130
Bus via Detroit Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
9h 22m
$87–140

Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dayton to Detroit via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dayton to Detroit, MI via Courtyard Lafayette, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 42m.

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