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How to get fromDetroit to Lake Orionby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Lake Orion by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the taxi from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Lake Oriontaxi taxi
    1h 2m
    $52–75

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Orioncar car 35.6 mi
    47 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrivebus bus 462
    1h 37m
    $37–52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit to Lake Oriontaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    47 min
    $100–120

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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lake Orion, MI, USA?

Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrive hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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