Hamilton to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle
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There are 8 ways to get from Hamilton to Detroit by train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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Train  •  4h 49m

  1. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsor VIA Rail

Cheapest option

Bus via Kitchener  •  8h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to University of Waterloo Terminal 17
  2. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Station FlixBus 2701

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Bus  •  6h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 40
  2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Windsor, ON - 1320 Wyandotte St. W Toronto

Drive  •  3h 32m

  1. Drive from Hamilton to Detroit 193.7 miles

Bus to Toronto, fly to Windsor  •  4h 28m

  1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
  2. Fly from Toronto (YYZ) to Windsor (YQG) YYZ - YQG

Train to Billy Bishop Toronto City, fly to Windsor  •  4h 51m

  1. Take the train from West Harbour GO to Exhibition GO
  2. Fly from Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) to Windsor (YQG) YTZ - YQG

Bus to Toronto, fly to Detroit  •  6h 8m

  1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
  2. Fly from Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit (DTW) YYZ - DTW

Bus, shuttle to Buffalo, fly to Detroit  •  7h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
  3. Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) BUF - DTW

Hamilton to Detroit by train

28 Weekly Trains
4h 49m Average Duration
$33 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Detroit is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 40m.

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The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Detroit is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $60 - $90.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Hamilton GO Centre Bus and arriving at Windsor, ON - 1320 Wyandotte St. W via Pearson International Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Detroit. However, there are services departing from West Harbour GO and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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The distance between Hamilton and Detroit is 194 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Hamilton to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $140.

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It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Hamilton to Detroit, including transfers.

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Hamilton to Detroit bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Hamilton GO Centre Bus station.

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Hamilton to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Aldershot station.

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The best way to get from Hamilton to Detroit is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 40m.

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Detroit.
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  • Distance: 194.3 miles
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Detroit, MI, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Aldershot to Windsor 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $95 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton to Detroit via Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 40m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Toronto to Detroit
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $800
Flights from Buffalo to Detroit
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $500
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto to Windsor
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $440
Flights from Toronto to Detroit
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $550
Porter Airlines
Website
flyporter.com
Flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City to Windsor
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $380
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Aldershot to Windsor
Ave. Duration
3h 37m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $95
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$35 - $95
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$35 - $75
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$30 - $50
Bus operators
GO Transit
Phone
+1 888-438-6646
Website
gotransit.com
Bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$8 - $10
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to University of Waterloo Terminal
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$9 - $13
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Onex Bus
Phone
6474775500
Email
support@onexbus.ca
Website
onexbus.com
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Windsor, ON - 1320 Wyandotte St. W
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$20 - $35
Website
https://www.onexbus.com/
Schedules at
https://www.onexbus.com/
Book at
https://www.onexbus.com/
Child Fare
$20 - $27
Standard Fare
$24 - $35
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$17 - $70
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$17 - $70
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Hamilton to Detroit bus services, operated by Onex Bus, arrive at Windsor, ON - 1320 Wyandotte St. W station.

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Hamilton to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Detroit is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Hamilton to Detroit.

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