There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Detroit, MI by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane BOS - DTW
3h 47m$88–326Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
19h 28m$157–794Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
22h 25m$135–282Drive 704.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Detroit, MIcar 704.1 mi
12h 28m$129–186Fly to Windsor Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane BOS - YQG
7h 31m$286–575
Boston to Detroit, MI by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Detroit, MI is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $85 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Detroit, MI station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Boston and Detroit, MI is 657 miles. The road distance is 708.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Detroit, MI without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 28m and costs $150 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Boston to Detroit, MI, including transfers.
Boston to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $85 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 25m.
Boston to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Detroit, MI is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 10:13 PM in Boston and 7:13 PM in Detroit, MI.
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 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Detroit, MI is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Boston to Detroit, MI.
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