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

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Detroit.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $80
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance532 miles (856km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashville and Detroit

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Detroit. We recommend that you drive to Detroit. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nashville and Detroit

Transport options from Nashville to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11h 45m
$80
once daily869km (540 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
$53
on demand856km (532 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