There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to Michigan by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

The trip from Columbus to Detroit takes as short as 3 hours 50 minutes and could cost as little as $35.98. The first bus departs at 6:45 am and the last bus departs at 2:30 pm. Greyhound operates 2 bus rides daily between Columbus and Detroit.

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Detroit costs only $44, and the quickest way takes just 3½ hours. Find the travel option that best suits you. Rome2Rio

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Columbus costs only $43, and the quickest way takes just 3½ hours. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Get step-by-step walking or driving directions from Columbus, Ohio 43215, US, Columbus, Ohio to Detroit, Michigan 48226, US, Detroit, Michigan. Avoid traffic with optimized routes.

Fly one-way from Columbus to Detroit starting at $149. Bundle your Southwest Airlines® flight with a hotel or rental car booking and find even more savings.

View a map with driving directions using your preferred map provider: Google Maps, Bing Maps, or MapQuest. The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Michigan is 299 miles or 481 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in the state of Michigan.

Use the road trip planner to drive from Columbus to Michigan using the best route and find places to stop.

Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan are two vibrant cities filled with unique attractions and rich history. A road trip between these two destinations offers an opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of the Midwest and indulge in a variety of exciting activities along the way.