There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 261 bus, bus, train
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
6h 18m$50–106Drive 133 km
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarniacar 133 km
1h 31m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 22m$113–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Sarnia133 km
1h 31mLine 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationbus
6h 18m$53–91Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from London to Sarniabus FlixBus 2710 / ...
8h 22m$45–77
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Port Huron Station via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit Greyhound and Flint Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Port Huron Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sarnia is 240 km. The road distance is 133 km.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia without a car is to line 261 bus and bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can line 261 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Sarnia, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Port Huron Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Battle Creek in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Port Huron Station via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Greyhound, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Sarnia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Sarnia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sarnia.
There are 50+ hotels available in Sarnia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sarnia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







