There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Mason by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
4h 44m$23–42Drive 79.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Masoncar 79.6 mi
1h 39m$15–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 48m$89–160Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
5h 22m$20–36
Detroit to Mason by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Mason is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Mason is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Mason. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at NBD Jefferson past Maple via CATA Trans Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Mason station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Detroit and Mason is 138 miles. The road distance is 80.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Mason without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Detroit to Mason, including transfers.
Detroit to Mason bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Mason train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Mason is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Mason, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown twice daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Mason via Battle Creek and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Mason bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Detroit to Mason train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Mason is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Detroit to Mason.
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