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How to Travel from

Detroit to Columbus

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57
Plane from Detroit to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$706.52
Plane from Detroit to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$543.48
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43
Plane from Detroit to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Plane from Detroit to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$543.48
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Detroit to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Chicago Union Station to Warrensburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$173.91
Train from St. Louis to Warrensburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$103.26

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$250.00
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$65.22

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Columbus is to drive which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 8h 15m and costs $217.39 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Detroit to Columbus?

The distance between Detroit and Columbus is 1051 km. The road distance is 1175.9 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 16h 59m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Columbus?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Detroit to Columbus, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Columbus?

The best way to get from Detroit to Columbus is to train which takes 16h 59m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $489.13 and takes 22h 2m. There are no good options to fly between Detroit to Columbus.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 03:29 in Detroit and 02:29 in Columbus.

Can I drive from Detroit to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Columbus is 1176 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Detroit to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are seven+ hotels available in Columbus. Prices start at $57.39 per night.
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