What is the cheapest way to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit is to car ferry and drive which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $30 - $40.

How far is it from Kelleys Island to Detroit?

The distance between Kelleys Island and Detroit is 110 miles.

How do I travel from Kelleys Island to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit without a car is to car ferry and taxi and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

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Kelleys Island to Detroit - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kelleys Island to Detroit by car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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Car ferry, taxi, bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Kelleys Island to Marblehead, OHcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Marblehead, OH to Toledo Bus Stoptaxi
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3h 33m
$117–182
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Kelleys Island to Marblehead, OHcarferry Kelleys Island Ferry
2. Drive from Marblehead, OH to Detroitcar
2h 23m
$30–40
Car ferry, taxi, bus via Baltimore St - Southbound
1. Take the carferry from Kelleys Island to Marblehead, OHcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Marblehead, OH to Toledotaxi
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus
4h 4m

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Distance: 109.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Kelleys Island, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kelleys Island to Detroit. However, you can take the car ferry to Marblehead, OH, take the taxi to Toledo Bus Stop, then take the bus to Detroit Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Kelleys Island to Detroit via Marblehead, OH in around 2h 23m.

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