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How to get fromDetroit to Columbusby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Columbus by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Randolph & Lafayette to Gratiot & 23 Milebus bus 561
    2. Take the taxi from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Columbustaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $62–77

  2. Drive 48.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Columbuscar car 48.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit to Columbustaxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $160–200

  4. Bus, taxi via Larned & Woodward

    1. Take the bus from Larned & Woodward to Gratiot & 23 Milebus bus 561
    2. Take the taxi from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Columbustaxi taxi
    1h 27m
    $62–77

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 44.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Columbus, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Gratiot & 23 Mile then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Columbus in around 1h 3m.

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