What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Detroit, MI?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Detroit, MI. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

The distance between St. Louis and Detroit, MI is 479 miles. The road distance is 519.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Detroit, MI without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Detroit, MI bus from?

St. Louis to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 30m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the St. Louis to Detroit, MI bus arrive?

St. Louis to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Detroit, MI?

Detroit, MI is 2h behind St. Louis. It is currently 7:22 PM in St. Louis and 5:22 PM in Detroit, MI.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Detroit, MI is 520 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from St. Louis to Detroit, MI.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Detroit, MI?

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Where can I stay near Detroit, MI?

There are 472+ hotels available in Detroit, MI.

St. Louis to Detroit, MI - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
4h 34m
$224–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
10h 30m
$61–121
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 48m
$83–226
Drive 516.7 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Detroit, MIcar 516.7 mi
8h 52m
$95–137
Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
14h 20m
$79–148

St. Louis to Detroit, MI by bus

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10h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from St. Louis to Detroit, MI.

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Distance: 476.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 10h 30m.

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