There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DTW - ATW
3h 32m$56–295Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
10h 15m$55–100Drive 469.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Appletoncar 469.8 mi
8h 7m$86–124Fly to Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DTW - GRB
- Take the bus from Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
4h 54m$72–315
Detroit to Appleton by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Appleton is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Appleton Transit Center. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Detroit and Appleton is 324 miles. The road distance is 472.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Detroit to Appleton, including transfers.
Detroit to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 15m.
Detroit to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Appleton Transit Center station.
Appleton is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:33 AM in Detroit and 5:33 AM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Detroit to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Appleton is 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Detroit to Appleton.
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