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How to get fromDetroit to Defianceby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Defiance by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Bowling Greenbus bus Bsb 32A
    2. Take the taxi from Bowling Green to Defiancetaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    $108–161

  2. Drive  111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Defiancecar car 111.1 mi
    2h
    $21–30

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DTW - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $187–552

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bryan Amtrak Station to Defiancetaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $74–142

  5. Bus, taxi via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bryan Amtrak Station to Defiancetaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $76–130

Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Defiance. However, you can take the bus to Bowling Green then take the taxi to Defiance. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Defiance in around 2h.

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