There are 5 ways to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 98 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from New Ballas @ Ronyn Park Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
4h 44m$456–956Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
13h 50m$77–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
13h 4m$174–384Drive 531.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Louis County to Detroitcar 531.6 mi
9h 8m$97–141Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
16h 6m$99–179
Saint Louis County to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit is to line 98 bus and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $450 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Louis County to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from New Ballas @ Ronyn Park Nb and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Louis County station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from CLAYTON station and arriving at Detroit via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Saint Louis County and Detroit is 483 miles. The road distance is 534.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $170 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit, including transfers.
Saint Louis County to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Louis County to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Louis County to Detroit is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 50m.
What companies run services between Saint Louis County, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Clayton @ Devondale Eb to Detroit via Clayton Transit Center, CLAYTON station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ballas @ Ronyn Park Nb to Detroit Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from New Ballas @ Ronyn Park Nb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Louis County to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Saint Louis County. It is currently 5:39 AM in Saint Louis County and 6:39 AM in Detroit.
Saint Louis County to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Louis County to Detroit is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Saint Louis County to Detroit.
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