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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Atlanta is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Atlanta is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 57m and costs $130 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Atlanta?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Atlanta?

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

How far is it from Detroit to Atlanta?

The distance between Detroit and Atlanta is 449 miles. The road distance is 410.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Atlanta without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Detroit to Atlanta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Atlanta bus from?

Detroit to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Atlanta train from?

Detroit to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Atlanta?

The best way to get from Detroit to Atlanta is to train which takes 9h and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Detroit to Atlanta bus arrive?

Detroit to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Atlanta?

Atlanta is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:17 PM in Detroit and 8:17 PM in Atlanta.

Where does the Detroit to Atlanta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detroit to Atlanta?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Atlanta is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Detroit to Atlanta.

Where can I stay near Atlanta?

There are nine+ hotels available in Atlanta.

Detroit to Atlanta - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Atlanta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h
$172–335
Drive 408.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Atlantacar 408.1 mi
6h 47m
$75–108
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 14m
$134–210
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DTW - BMI
2. Take the taxi from Bloomington-Airport-BMI to Atlantataxi
5h 57m
$132–477
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 37m
$176–292
Fly to Peoria International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DTW - PIA
2. Take the taxi from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Atlantataxi
6h 24m
$212–582
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lincoln Stationtrain
7h 31m
$525–1,080

Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 14mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Atlanta.

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Distance: 446.9 mi
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Atlanta, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Atlanta via Chicago Union Station and Lincoln Station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta via Indianapolis Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 10h 14m.

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