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How to get fromDetroit to Ludingtonby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Ludington by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Big Rapids, MI to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $195–294

  2. Drive 247.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Ludingtoncar car 247.1 mi
    4h 13m
    $46–66

  3. Fly to Traverse City, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Ludingtoncar car
    5h 12m
    $68–366

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reed City to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $172–229

  5. Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Ludingtoncar car
    5h 32m
    $66–352

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Ludington. However, you can take the train to Kalamazoo, walk to Kalamazoo Metro Transit, take the bus to Big Rapids, MI, then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Ludington in around 4h 13m.

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