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

The distance between Orlando and Detroit is around 1,090 miles (1,754km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orlando 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Detroit.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,146 miles (1,845km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orlando and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Orlando to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $165 and will take around 24h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $375.

The distance between Orlando and Detroit is around 1,090 miles (1,754km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 957 miles (1,541km)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Orlando and Detroit by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orlando to Detroit is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx $375.

The cheapest way to travel between Orlando and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Orlando and Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orlando and Detroit. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orlando to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Orlando and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orlando to Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Flint (FNT) then take the bus to Detroit MI. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Orlando and Detroit. The distance is around 1,146 miles (1,845km) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orlando to Detroit is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around $375.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orlando and Detroit

Transport options from Orlando to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
$375
every 20 mins1,754km (1,090 miles)
Fly to Cleveland (CLE), Bus6h 55m
$180
once daily1,755km (1,091 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 30m
$165
once daily1,894km (1,177 miles)
Bus via Atlanta, GA1 day 2h
$175
once daily1,993km (1,239 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
$205
once daily2,403km (1,493 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
$115
on demand1,845km (1,146 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