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How to get fromCincinnati to Detroitby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    6h 30m
    $26–100

  2. Drive  257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Detroitcar car 257.1 mi
    4h 21m
    $47–68

  3. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    4h 11m
    $754–1,104

  4. 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
    7h 25m
    $45–100

  5. Bus via Oxford

    1. Take the bus from Oxford to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    12h 3m
    $37–88

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LEX - DTW
    4h 21m
    $83–475

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SDF - DTW
    4h 37m
    $106–630

Cincinnati to Detroit by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, 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, Delta flies from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours.

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