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How to get fromDetroit to Kelleys Islandby bus, taxi, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Detroit to Kelleys Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    3h 3m
    $118–179

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Marblehead, OHcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry Kelleys Island Ferry
    2h 24m
    $31–39

  3. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kingsville, ONcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Kingsville, ON to Pelee Island, ONcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Pelee Island, ON, CA to Sandusky, OHcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Kelleys Islandferry ferry
    6h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Kelleys Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kelleys Island, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Kelleys Island. However, you can take the bus to Toledo Bus Stop, take the taxi to Marblehead, OH, then take the car ferry to Kelleys Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Kelleys Island via Kingsville, ON, Pelee Island, ON, CA, Sandusky, OH, and Sandusky, OH in around 6h 24m.

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