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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BOS - DTW
    3h 27m
    $95–374

  2. Fly to Windsor Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane BOS - YQG
    7h 17m
    $78–423

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    19h 28m
    $184–445

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    22h 40m
    $130–276

  5. Drive 703.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Detroitcar car 703.3 mi
    12h 26m
    $129–186

Boston to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other 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 40m.

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