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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Detroit is to fly which costs $40 - $220 and takes 3h 20m.

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 20m and costs $40 - $220.

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 41m.

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 train which takes 17h 41m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Long Island to Detroit, including transfers.

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 20m and costs $40 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 17h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 18h 40m.

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 25m to drive from Long Island to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 431+ hotels available in Detroit.

Long Island to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Detroit by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane LGA - DTW
3h 20m
$42–212
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 41m
$103–228
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
18h 40m
$98–263
Drive 619.6 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Detroitcar 619.6 mi
10h 25m
$114–164
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane JFK - DTW
3h 34m
$60–329
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane EWR - DTW
5h 7m
$70–243
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 / ...
17h 57m
$168–543

Long Island to Detroit by subway, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

17h 41mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 523 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Windsor via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Aldershot in around 17h 41m.

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