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How to get fromDetroit to Dresdenby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Detroit to Dresden by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Randolph & Lafayette to Gratiot & 23 Milebus bus 561
    2. Drive from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Algonac, MIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Algonac, MI to Walpole Island, ONcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Walpole Island, ON to Dresdencar car
    2h 44m
    $25–31

  2. Drive 111.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Dresdencar car 111.7 km
    1h 29m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry via Larned & Woodward

    1. Take the bus from Larned & Woodward to Gratiot & 23 Milebus bus 561
    2. Drive from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Algonac, MIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Algonac, MI to Walpole Island, ONcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Walpole Island, ON to Dresdencar car
    2h 45m
    $25–31

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Dresden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Dresden, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Dresden. However, you can take the bus to Gratiot & 23 Mile, drive to Algonac, MI, take the car ferry to Walpole Island, ON, then drive to Dresden. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Dresden in around 1h 29m.

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