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

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Detroit is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Erie to Detroit is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Franklin Park Toledo and arriving at Larned & Griswold via Metro Airport McNamara Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Erie to Detroit?

The distance between Erie and Detroit is 72 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erie to Detroit without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Erie to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Detroit bus from?

Erie to Detroit bus services, operated by Froggy Transportation, depart from Franklin Park Toledo station.

Where does the Erie to Detroit bus arrive?

Erie to Detroit bus services, operated by Froggy Transportation, arrive at McNamara Ground Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Erie to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Detroit is 49 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Erie to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 506+ hotels available in Detroit.

Erie to Detroit - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and line 261 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Detroit by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Erie to Toledo Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
1h 21m
$35–76
Drive 48.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Erie to Detroitcar 48.5 mi
50 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Erie to Detroittaxi 48.5 mi
50 min
$120–150
Bus, line 261 bus
1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Toledo to McNamara Ground Transportation Centerbus Airport
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
2h 39m
$64–69

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Erie to Larned & Griswold via Franklin Park Toledo, McNamara Ground Transportation Center, and Metro Airport McNamara Terminal in around 2h 39m.

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