There are 7 ways to get from Watertown to Detroit by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 4m$997–1,108Drive 401.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Detroitcar 401.6 mi
7h 31m$74–106Bus
- Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
9h 31m$99–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 49m$304–458Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
5h 33m$116–516Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
7h 27m$214–849Bus, train
- Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
9h 55m$239–370
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Detroit is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Detroit is to bus and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $950 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Johnson Creek Outlets and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Columbus Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Watertown and Detroit is 322 miles. The road distance is 404 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Watertown to Detroit, including transfers.
Watertown to Detroit bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Johnson Creek Outlets station.
Watertown to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Detroit is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Watertown, WI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watertown to Detroit Bus Station via Johnson Creek Outlets and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watertown to Detroit via Columbus Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Watertown to Detroit bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Watertown. It is currently 10:26 PM in Watertown and 11:26 PM in Detroit.
Watertown to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Detroit is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Watertown to Detroit.
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