There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus StopGreyhound US0135
6h 35m$51–70Bus via Oxford
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Miami University Oxford, OHDetroit
12h 10m$41–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union TerminalCardinal
14h 38m$100–267Drive 258 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal258 mi
4h 22m$48–68Fly, line 49 bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)DTW - CVG
- Take the bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Center
4h 47m$80–557
Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Museum Center via Covington Transit Center and 4Th St & Walnut St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Detroit and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 264 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal, including transfers.
Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 38m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 513-632-7575
- customerservice@go-metro.com
- Website
- go-metro.com
Bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- go-metro.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Miami University Oxford, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Covington Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Detroit to Cincinnati Union Terminal.
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