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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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
    $139–205

  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 3m
    $73–436

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $190–310

  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 29m
    $71–422

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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 bus to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Reed City, then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Ludington in around 4h 13m.

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