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How to get fromLouisville, KY to Detroitby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    7h 45m
    $85–130
  2. Drive 358.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville, KY to Detroitcar car 358.6 mi
    6h 6m
    $66–95
  3. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SDF - DTW
    4h 47m
    $79–475
  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Louisville
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus Bsb 33A
    10h 10m
    $80–166
  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    6h 18m
    $914–1,350
  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    6h 51m
    $105–530

Louisville, KY to Detroit by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Delta flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day.

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