There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
2h 40m$594–916Drive 130.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyriacar 130.4 mi
2h 12m$24–35Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 23m$51–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Elyria130.4 mi
2h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
5h 26m$38–62Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
6h 57m$28–52
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Dearborn and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Elyria is 115 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elyria.
There are 133+ hotels available in Elyria.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Elyria, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Dearborn and Toledo Bus Stop in around 5h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Elyria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Elyria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









