What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit, MI and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit, MI station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

The distance between Detroit, MI and Philadelphia is 486 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train via Pittsburgh which takes 14h 4m and costs $120 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit, MI to Philadelphia bus from?

Detroit, MI to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Detroit, MI to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Detroit, MI to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Philadelphia is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia?

Book your Detroit, MI to Philadelphia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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Detroit, MI to Philadelphia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
4h 24m
$134–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
16h 30m
$94–150
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 4m
$126–272
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit, MI to Philadelphiacar 580.9 mi
9h 34m
$106–154
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLE - PHL
6h 46m
$200–476
Fly Detroit to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DTW - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 48m
$186–1,254
Fly Detroit to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DTW - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 13m
$175–1,058
Fly Detroit to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DTW - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 2m
$191–1,147
Fly Detroit to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h
$156–1,189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
17h 26m
$166–427

Detroit, MI to Philadelphia by bus and train

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14h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 16h 30m.

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