There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
4h 32m$474–1,004Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
15h 20m$109–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
13h 52m$225–456Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 41m$166–272Drive 679.5 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Detroitcar 679.5 mi
11h 8m$124–180
Saint Paul to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $470 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Detroit. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Detroit is 560 miles. The road distance is 683.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Saint Paul to Detroit, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $470 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 9:17 PM in Saint Paul and 10:17 PM in Detroit.
Saint Paul to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Detroit is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Saint Paul to Detroit.
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