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.
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.
👋 Also check out Detroit → Austin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Austin (AUS) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI.
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Take the bus to Dallas and then to Detroit.
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kalamazoo then take the bus to Detroit.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | $405 | every 20 mins | 2,061km (1,281 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | $160 | once daily | 2,278km (1,416 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | $230 | once daily | 2,410km (1,497 miles) |
Drive | 22h 25m | $135 | on demand | 2,206km (1,371 miles) |
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The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.