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How to get fromBoston to Detroitby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Detroit by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)planeBOS - DTW
    3h 39m
    $88–279

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Utica, NYbus
    2. Take the train from Utica to Aldershottrain
    3. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain
    17h 53m
    $90–284

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn StationbusGreyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0420
    22h 25m
    $127–277

  4. Drive 702.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Detroitcar702.3 mi
    12h 25m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Windsor Airport (YQG)planeBOS - YQG
    7h 11m
    $286–610

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to ToledotrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0135 / ...
    19h 28m
    $113–756

Boston to Detroit by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Detroit Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 22h 25m.

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