What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Olathe?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Olathe is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Olathe?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Olathe is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Olathe?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Olathe station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Olathe?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Olathe. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Detroit to Olathe?

The distance between Detroit and Olathe is 691 miles. The road distance is 779.5 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Olathe without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Olathe without a car is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs $280 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Olathe?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Detroit to Olathe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Olathe bus from?

Detroit to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Olathe train from?

Detroit to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Olathe?

The best way to get from Detroit to Olathe is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs $280 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Detroit to Olathe bus arrive?

Detroit to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Olathe?

Olathe is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 11:30 AM in Detroit and 10:30 AM in Olathe.

Where does the Detroit to Olathe train arrive?

Detroit to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Olathe?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Olathe is 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Detroit to Olathe.

Where can I stay near Olathe?

There are 166+ hotels available in Olathe.

Detroit to Olathe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Olathe by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly from Detroit, taxi
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Olathetaxi
4h 39m
$502–1,242
Drive 775 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Olathecar 775 mi
13h 19m
$142–205
Train
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
14h 46m
$282–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
15h 57m
$231–345
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
3. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Olathetaxi
6h 34m
$257–914
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
16h 48m
$282–492

Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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Distance: 687.3 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Olathe via Chicago Union Station, Naperville Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Olathe via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 15h 57m.

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