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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane EWR - DTW
    3h 16m
    $180–1,082

  2. Drive  603 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Detroitcar car 603 mi
    10h 13m
    $111–159

  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 2m
    $184–526

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    18h 33m
    $113–188

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JFK - DTW
    5h 36m
    $379–985

  6. 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 9m
    $408–704

Elizabeth to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Detroit via New York Penn Station, Aldershot, and Windsor in around 18h 2m.

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