There are 6 ways to get from Ohio University to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Route A
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
7h 7m$43–116Bus via Columbus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound Stbus Athens
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit Bus Stationbus Columbus
7h 57m$30–136Drive 259.2 mi
- Drive from Ohio University to Detroitcar 259.2 mi
5h 5m$48–69Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMH - DTW
5h 29m$141–462Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 374 A
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit Bus Stationbus Columbus
7h 55m$50–135Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
8h 39m$88–549
Ohio University to Detroit by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio University to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio University to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio University to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Ohio University and Detroit is 273 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio University to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Ohio University to Detroit, including transfers.
Ohio University to Detroit bus services, operated by GoBus, depart from Athens station.
Ohio University to Detroit bus services, operated by GoBus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio University to Detroit is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ohio University to Detroit.
There are 226+ hotels available in Detroit.
What companies run services between Ohio University, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio University to Detroit Bus Station via Athens and Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Covington to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- gobus@hapcap.org
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens to University of Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens to University of Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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