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

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Detroit is to train and fly which costs $140 - $350 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Detroit is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $250 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Mountain @ D Street and arriving at Detroit, MI via Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Ontario and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Ontario to Detroit?

The distance between Ontario and Detroit is 1963 miles. The road distance is 2255.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ontario to Detroit without a car is to train via Riverside which takes 2 days 1h and costs $360 - $1,900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Ontario to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Detroit bus from?

Ontario to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Detroit train from?

Ontario to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Ontario to Detroit?

The best way to get from Ontario to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Riverside, which costs $360 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $430 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Ontario to Detroit bus arrive?

Ontario to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ontario and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Ontario. It is currently 1:31 PM in Ontario and 4:31 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Ontario to Detroit train arrive?

Ontario to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Detroit is 2256 miles. It takes approximately 35h 6m to drive from Ontario to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 427+ hotels available in Detroit.

Ontario to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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

Fly from Ontario International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)ONT - DTW
7h 4m
$160–684
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)LAX - DTW
9h 15m
$142–348
Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
2d 1h
$368–1,817
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
2d 3h
$234–427
Drive 2,242.5 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to Detroit2,242.5 mi
35h 6m
$410–592
Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)SNA - DTW
6h 23m
$252–592
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
2d 19h
$313–2,348

Ontario to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 1hAverage Duration

$368Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,952.1 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Detroit via Riverside, Riverside, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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