There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
45 min$12–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
1h$6–13Drive 43.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Ann Arborcar 43.1 mi
45 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit to Ann Arbortaxi 43.1 mi
45 min$140–180
Detroit to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 45 min and costs $12 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit - Grand Circus Park and arriving at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Detroit and Ann Arbor is 38 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $12 - $25.
The train from Detroit to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Detroit to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 45 min and costs $12 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, D2A2 operates a bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI hourly. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 1h. Five other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Detroit to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ann Arbor is 43 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Detroit to Ann Arbor.
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