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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Elkton is to bus and train via Pittsburgh which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Elkton is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Elkton?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Toledo Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

How far is it from Detroit to Elkton?

The distance between Detroit and Elkton is 499 miles. The road distance is 562.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Elkton without a car is to bus and train via Pittsburgh which takes 16h 44m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Detroit to Elkton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Elkton bus from?

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

Where does the Detroit to Elkton bus arrive?

Detroit to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Elkton?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Elkton is 563 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Detroit to Elkton.

Where can I stay near Elkton?

There are 148+ hotels available in Elkton.

Detroit to Elkton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Elkton by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly Detroit to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DTW - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryvilletrain
7h 36m
$166–617
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryvilletrain
16h 44m
$82–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtraktrain
19h 6m
$173–419
Drive 559.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Elktoncar 559.3 mi
9h 39m
$103–148
Fly Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvdbus
7h 10m
$147–440
Fly Detroit to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain
8h 24m
$130–1,126
Fly Detroit to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DTW - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain
8h 34m
$149–1,162
Fly Detroit to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DTW - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark Amtraktrain
7h 56m
$204–1,174
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLE - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain
9h 36m
$210–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newarkbus
17h 59m
$86–193

Detroit to Elkton by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

16h 44mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Detroit to Elkton.

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Distance: 496.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Toledo Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 17h 59m.

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