What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $65 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from University of Cincinnati and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Cincinnati Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Detroit?

The distance between Cincinnati and Detroit is 265 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $25 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Detroit?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cincinnati to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Detroit bus from?

Cincinnati to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cincinnati Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Detroit?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Detroit is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $25 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $500 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Detroit bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Detroit is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cincinnati to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 489+ hotels available in Detroit.

Cincinnati to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
6h 40m
$26–100
Drive 257.1 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Detroitcar 257.1 mi
4h 22m
$47–68
Fly from Covington
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
4h 16m
$68–494
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Louisville
2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
7h 3m
$45–119
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
4h 21m
$63–335
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
4h 35m
$76–430
Bus to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
6h 58m
$149–427

Cincinnati to Detroit by bus

21Weekly Buses

6h 40mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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 $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Delta flies from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day.

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