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

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.

6 routes found

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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Indianapolis IN then Toledo OH and then to Detroit MI.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Fredericksburg Amtrak then Washington Union Station and then to Toledo then take the bus to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Distance1,348 miles (2,170km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and Detroit

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and Detroit

Transport options from Miami to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 25m
$245
hourly1,897km (1,179 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
$225
every 4 hours1,904km (1,183 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
$180
once daily2,474km (1,537 miles)
Bus via Columbia1 day 11h
$210
once daily2,409km (1,497 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 13h
$255
once daily2,841km (1,765 miles)
Drive
22h 45m
$135
on demand2,170km (1,348 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