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How to get fromRichmond to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RIC - DTW
    4h 54m
    $92–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 18m
    $91–211

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    19h 27m
    $205–470

  4. Drive 579.9 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Detroitcar car 579.9 mi
    10h 41m
    $106–153

  5. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    6h 7m
    $142–1,040

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORF - DTW
    6h 19m
    $214–258

  7. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BWI - DTW
    6h 35m
    $100–1,073

  8. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IAD - DTW
    6h 51m
    $142–1,139

Richmond to Detroit by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 488.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Detroit Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop in around 16h 18m.

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