What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Boston is to bus via Toronto which costs $100 - $190 and takes 24h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

How far is it from Detroit to Boston?

The distance between Detroit and Boston is 656 miles. The road distance is 706.1 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 6m and costs $170 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Detroit to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Boston bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to Boston?

The best way to get from Detroit to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Detroit to Boston bus arrive?

Detroit to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Boston is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Detroit to Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Boston?

Book your Detroit to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Boston.

Detroit to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DTW - BOS
3h 44m
$87–372
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
19h 6m
$176–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
22h 5m
$137–275
Drive 702 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Bostoncar 702 mi
12h 30m
$129–186
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CLE - BOS
6h 32m
$154–607
Bus via Toronto (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus
24h 20m
$105–185

Detroit to Boston by bus and train

7Weekly Services

19h 6mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 652 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Boston via Newark Penn Station in around 22h 5m.

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