What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Detroit is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Detroit. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Detroit via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Windsor via New York Penn Station and Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Long Island to Detroit?

The distance between Long Island and Detroit is 526 miles. The road distance is 623.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Detroit without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 15h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Detroit?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Long Island to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Detroit bus from?

Long Island to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Detroit train from?

Long Island to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Long Island to Detroit?

The best way to get from Long Island to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs and takes 15h 58m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 17h 49m.

Where does the Long Island to Detroit bus arrive?

Long Island to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

Where does the Long Island to Detroit train arrive?

Long Island to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Detroit is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Long Island to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 517+ hotels available in Detroit.

Long Island to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Island to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane LGA - DTW
3h 17m
$158–451
Drive 619.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Detroitcar 619.6 mi
10h 30m
$114–164
Bus via Toledo
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2641
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
17h 49m
$184–515
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane JFK - DTW
3h 27m
$371–942
Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane EWR - DTW
5h 11m
$197–1,134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
18h
$408–693
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
19h 24m
$123–197

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 523 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Campus Martius - Southbound via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Midtown, Toledo, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 15h 58m.

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