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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $60 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Detroit?

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

How far is it from Newark to Detroit?

The distance between Newark and Detroit is 519 miles. The road distance is 607.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $90 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Newark to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Detroit bus from?

Newark to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Detroit train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Detroit?

The best way to get from Newark to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 16h 35m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 17h 49m.

Where does the Newark to Detroit bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Detroit is 608 miles. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Newark to Detroit.

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

Book your Newark to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 481+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)EWR - DTW
4h 41m
$64–207
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)LGA - DTW
6h 10m
$56–248
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
16h 35m
$90–170
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AldershotVIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to WindsorVIA Rail
17h 49m
$103–230
Drive 604.1 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Detroit604.1 mi
9h 57m
$111–160
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)JFK - DTW
5h 27m
$63–311
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)PHL - DTW
6h 6m
$93–800
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 / ...
17h 57m
$126–1,069

Newark to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

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16h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 515.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–170 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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