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

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Defiance by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Bryan Amtrak Station to Defiancetaxi
    3h 25m
    $67–167
  2. Drive 111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Defiancecar111.1 mi
    1h 59m
    $21–30
  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planeDTW - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
    4h 2m
    $177–442
  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to ToledobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    4h 43m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Toledo Bus Stop, walk to Toledo, take the train to Bryan Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Defiance. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Defiance in around 1h 59m.

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