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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly

    best
    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 39m
    $756–1,106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    9h 2m
    $29–78

  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 24m
    $326–510

  4. Drive  259.4 mi

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

  5. 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 21m
    $83–474

  6. 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 34m
    $106–630

  7. Bus via Lima (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus bus Greyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    9h 13m
    $49–105

  8. Bus via Oxford

    1. Take the bus from Oxford to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    12h 30m
    $39–91

Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 24m.

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