There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Kings Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
7h 29m$45–70Bus via Toledo
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
7h 59m$40–93Drive 238.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Kings Islandcar 238.8 mi
4h 12m$44–63Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kings Islandcar
5h 14m$81–441Fly to Covington, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane DTW - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area F to Kings Island Park & Ridebus
5h 45m$757–1,311
Detroit to Kings Island by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Kings Island is to bus via Toledo which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Kings Island is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Kings Island. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Kings Island Park & Ride via Covington Transit Center and Government Square Area F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Detroit and Kings Island is 285 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Kings Island without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Detroit to Kings Island, including transfers.
Detroit to Kings Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Kings Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Covington Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Kings Island is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Detroit to Kings Island.
There are 188+ hotels available in Kings Island.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kings Island, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Detroit to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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