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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brooklyn to Detroit by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Nostrand Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JFK - DTW
    4h 59m
    $84–434

  2. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    15h 9m
    $164–289

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    18h 8m
    $184–514

  4. Drive  619.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Detroitcar car 619.6 mi
    10h 30m
    $103–148

  5. Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGA - DTW
    5h 39m
    $158–463

  6. Line 2 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane EWR - DTW
    5h 39m
    $207–984

  7. Line 5 subway, train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane HPN - DTW
    7h 35m
    $196–1,122

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    18h 15m
    $398–693

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    19h 24m
    $133–203

Brooklyn to Detroit by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Empire Bl/Washington Av - Brooklyn to Detroit Bus Station via New York Penn Station, New York Midtown, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to Detroit via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Aldershot, and Windsor in around 18h 8m.

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