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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 16 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: June 16 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 16 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 16 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Austin to DetroitAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Austin to Detroit: Trip Overview
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Based on 5207 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $215.00
Austin to Detroit Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin to Detroit was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $206To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin to Detroit, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $206 to $1,285 for a train ticket from Austin to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-06-17.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Austin and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Austin to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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