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

The distance between Austin and Detroit is around 1,281 miles (2,061km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Austin to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Austin (AUS) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $405
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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas and then to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kalamazoo then take the bus to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $230
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance1,371 miles (2,206km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Austin to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $405.

The distance between Austin and Detroit is around 1,281 miles (2,061km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,165 miles (1,874km)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Austin and Detroit by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Detroit is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $405.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Austin and Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Austin (AUS) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Detroit. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Elm @ Lamar - W - Ns. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Austin and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Austin (AUS) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Austin and Detroit. The distance is around 1,371 miles (2,206km) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Detroit is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $405.

How do I get from Austin to Detroit

Compare travel optionsbetween Austin and Detroit

Transport options from Austin to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6h 20m
$405
every 20 mins2,061km (1,281 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
$160
once daily2,278km (1,416 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 10h
$230
once daily2,410km (1,497 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
$135
on demand2,206km (1,371 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