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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 7 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
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)planeCVG - DTW
    4h 44m
    $71–436

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0135 / ...
    7h 58m
    $28–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    15h 39m
    $137–287

  4. Drive 259.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroitcar259.4 mi
    4h 21m
    $48–69

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)planeSDF - DTW
    4h 33m
    $251–400

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - ColumbusbusLouisville
    2. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0140
    8h 25m
    $30–122

  7. Bus via Oxford

    1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbusCincinnati
    12h 29m
    $39–91

Cincinnati Union Terminal to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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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 $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m. 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 39m.

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