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Detroit · Ambassador Bridge vs Detroit · Windsor Tunnel

Two crossings between Detroit and Windsor. Ambassador Bridge is the truck-heavy commercial crossing; Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is passenger-only and connects directly to downtown Detroit. Tunnel is faster for cars heading downtown; Bridge for trucks and US 75 connections.

CA BORDER · standard

Detroit · Ambassador Bridge

5min

Updated 3 minutes ago

CA BORDER · standard

Detroit · Windsor Tunnel

5min

Updated 3 minutes ago

Verdict

Both are within 5 minutes of each other right now — pick whichever is closer to your route.

Detroit · Ambassador Bridge — 24h · standard

Detroit · Windsor Tunnel — 24h · standard

Distance between crossings

3 km · ~3 min driving

By lane

LaneDetroit · Ambassador BridgeDetroit · Windsor Tunnel
Standard5m5m
Commercial5m

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