How to travel from Atlanta to Detroit, United States of America

The distance between Atlanta and Detroit is around 626 miles (1,008km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Atlanta to Detroit by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Detroit.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance709 miles (1,140km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Detroit by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $85 and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Atlanta and Detroit is around 626 miles (1,008km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597 miles (962km)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Atlanta and Detroit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $85.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Detroit. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Atlanta and Detroit with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17h 15m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Atlanta and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Atlanta and Detroit. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and arrive at Detroit (DTW). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Atlanta and Detroit with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta fly between Atlanta and Detroit. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Atlanta to Detroit typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW).

The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Atlanta and Detroit. The distance is around 709 miles (1,140km) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $85.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Detroit

Transport options from Atlanta to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
$85
hourly1,008km (626 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
$100
once daily1,191km (740 miles)
Drive
12hrs
$70
on demand1,140km (709 miles)

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Airports near Detroit

The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Detroit
FNT
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
International Airport
Distance
57 miles (91km) from Detroit
TOL
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Detroit