What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Grand Island?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Grand Island is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Grand Island?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Grand Island is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Grand Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Grand Island. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard via Cleveland, OH and Ellicott Street & MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Detroit to Grand Island?

The distance between Detroit and Grand Island is 248 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Grand Island without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Grand Island without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Grand Island?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Detroit to Grand Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Grand Island bus from?

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

Train or bus from Detroit to Grand Island?

The best way to get from Detroit to Grand Island is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Detroit to Grand Island bus arrive?

Detroit to Grand Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Grand Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Grand Island is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Detroit to Grand Island.

Where can I stay near Grand Island?

There are 715+ hotels available in Grand Island.

Detroit to Grand Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Grand Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Windsor to AldershotVIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian BorderMaple Leaf
8h 1m
$64–141
Drive 244.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Grand Island244.9 mi
4h 26m
$45–65
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
8h 21m
$49–112
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DTW - BUF
2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard
5h 35m
$128–934
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to TorontoFlixBus 2701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara Falls USAFlixBus 2685
11h 4m
$64–121
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
6h 53m
$184–484

Detroit to Grand Island by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.7 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Grand Island, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Windsor to Grand Island Boulevard & 2570 Grand Island Boulevard via Aldershot, Canadian Border, Main Street & Bath Avenue, and Portage Road & NF Transportation Center in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 8h 21m.

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