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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $70 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Detroit?

The distance between Manhattan and Detroit is 526 miles. The road distance is 621.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Manhattan to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Detroit bus from?

Manhattan to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Detroit train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Detroit?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Detroit is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Manhattan to Detroit bus arrive?

Manhattan to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Manhattan to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Detroit is 621 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Manhattan to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Detroit?

Book your Manhattan to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 444+ hotels available in Detroit.

Manhattan to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Detroit by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)EWR - DTW
4h 39m
$72–219
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)LGA - DTW
4h 53m
$50–219
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AldershotVIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to WindsorVIA Rail
16h 24m
$102–218
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
17h 25m
$90–180
Drive 617.5 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Detroit617.5 mi
10h 17m
$113–163
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)JFK - DTW
5h 6m
$66–300
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Detroit (DTW)HPN - DTW
6h 40m
$89–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to ToledoLake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
16h 38m
$133–567

Manhattan to Detroit by train

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16h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.1 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Windsor via Aldershot in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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