What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Port Clinton?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Port Clinton is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Port Clinton?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Port Clinton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $25.

How far is it from Detroit to Port Clinton?

The distance between Detroit and Port Clinton is 121 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Port Clinton?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Detroit to Port Clinton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Detroit to Port Clinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Port Clinton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Detroit to Port Clinton.

Where can I stay near Port Clinton?

There are 248+ hotels available in Port Clinton.

Detroit to Port Clinton - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Detroit to Port Clinton by bus, car, car ferry, ferry, plane, or taxi

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Bus, drive, car ferry, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Drive from Toledo Bus Stop to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcar
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OHcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OHferry
5h 16m
$54–104
Drive 91.8 mi
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1. Drive from Detroit to Port Clintoncar 91.8 mi
1h 45m
$17–25
Fly, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
2. Take the taxi from Brookpark Station to Sandusky, OHtaxi
3. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OHferry
7h 31m
$756–1,170

Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

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58 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Port Clinton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Port Clinton. However, you can take the bus to Toledo Bus Stop, drive to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, take the car ferry to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, drive to Put-in-Bay, then take the ferry to Port Clinton, OH. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Port Clinton in around 1h 45m.

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