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How to get fromCincinnati Union Terminal to Detroitby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus via Dayton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    7h 43m
    $40–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    12h 11m
    $37–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    15h 39m
    $162–359

  4. Drive 259.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroitcar car 259.4 mi
    4h 23m
    $48–69

  5. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Museum Center to Government Square Area Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    4h 40m
    $61–416

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LEX - DTW
    4h 16m
    $88–494

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SDF - DTW
    4h 30m
    $221–530

Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit Bus Station via Dalton & Sherman Avenues, Northside Transit Center - Shelter C, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 39m.

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