The distance between Nashville and Detroit is around 532 miles (856km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Nashville to Detroit by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Detroit → Nashville if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Detroit.
Greyhound USA
There are several options for getting from Nashville to Detroit by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $80 and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $53.
The distance between Nashville and Detroit is around 532 miles (856km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470 miles (757km)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Nashville and Detroit by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nashville to Detroit is to drive which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx $53.
The cheapest way to travel between Nashville and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $80 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Detroit. We recommend that you drive to Detroit. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nashville and Detroit. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nashville and Detroit with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 45m.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Nashville and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nashville to Detroit. We recommend that you take the bus to Detroit. instead which will take 11h 45m.
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 Nashville and Detroit. The distance is around 532 miles (856km) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashville to Detroit is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around $80.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 11h 45m | $80 | once daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | $53 | on demand | 856km (532 miles) |
Southwest Airlines
Delta
Greyhound USA
The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.