What is the cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Detroit?

The distance between Kentucky and Detroit is 329 miles. The road distance is 359.7 miles.

How do I travel from Kentucky to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Detroit without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Kentucky to Detroit?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kentucky to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Detroit bus from?

Kentucky to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to Detroit?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Kentucky to Detroit bus arrive?

Kentucky to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Detroit is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Kentucky to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kentucky to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 487+ hotels available in Detroit.

Kentucky to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)LEX - DTW
3h 5m
$108–519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Greyhound Station CincinnatiLouisville
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
8h 28m
$36–175
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MICincinnati
8h 25m
$50–114
Drive 357.6 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Detroit357.6 mi
6h 2m
$66–95
Fly from Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)SDF - DTW
4h 24m
$244–375
Fly from Covington
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)CVG - DTW
4h 14m
$68–444

Kentucky to Detroit by bus

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 25m.

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