There are 8 ways to get from Waco to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Waco
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Detroit (DTW)plane ACT - DTW
6h 19m$170–698Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Austinbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
8h 9m$139–1,030Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
28h 3m$347–410Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
31h 17m$385–831Drive 1,241.4 mi
- Drive from Waco to Detroitcar 1,241.4 mi
20h 49m$227–328Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Waco to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Detroit (DTW)plane GRK - DTW
7h 24m$144–669Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane DFW - DTW
7h 44m$199–249Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
28h 50m$200–411
Waco to Detroit by bus, taxi, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Detroit is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $250 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Dallas Jefferson, Ogden & Kedzie, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
The distance between Waco and Detroit is 1093 miles. The road distance is 1248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 28h 3m and costs $340 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Waco to Detroit, including transfers.
Waco to Detroit bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Waco station.
The best way to get from Waco to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $410 and takes 28h 3m.
Waco to Detroit bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Waco. It is currently 11:17 AM in Waco and 12:17 PM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco to Cass & Michigan via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, Ogden & Kedzie, Jefferson & Washington, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 28h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waco to Detroit via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Detroit is 1249 miles. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Waco to Detroit.
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