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How to get fromDetroit to Amherstby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Amherst by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 48m
    $58–124

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Amherstcar car 136.5 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–36

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    3h 51m
    $44–93

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DTW - CLE
    2. Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Amhersttaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $617–1,032

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    4h 51m
    $51–81

Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Amherst, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Amherst via Toledo Bus Stop and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 3h 51m.

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