The distance between Miami and Detroit is around 1,179 miles (1,897km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Miami to Detroit by plane, train, 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 from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW).
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Take the bus to Indianapolis IN then Toledo OH and then to Detroit MI.
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Take the train to Fredericksburg Amtrak then Washington Union Station and then to Toledo then take the bus to Detroit.
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There are several options for getting from Miami to Detroit by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.
The distance between Miami and Detroit is around 1,179 miles (1,897km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,155 miles (1,859km)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Miami and Detroit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Miami to Detroit is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx $245.
The cheapest way to travel between Miami and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Miami and Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miami and Detroit. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis IN and Toledo OH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Palmland Bus Lines, Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Miami and Detroit. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Detroit (DTW). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Miami and Detroit with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Miami and Detroit. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Miami to Detroit typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Miami and Detroit. The distance is around 1,348 miles (2,170km) by road and it will take around 22h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to Detroit is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around $245.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 25m | $245 | hourly | 1,897km (1,179 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | $225 | every 4 hours | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | $180 | once daily | 2,474km (1,537 miles) |
Bus via Columbia | 1 day 11h | $210 | once daily | 2,409km (1,497 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 13h | $255 | once daily | 2,841km (1,765 miles) |
Drive | 22h 45m | $135 | on demand | 2,170km (1,348 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.