What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Detroit is 486 miles. The road distance is 586.9 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 16h 12m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Detroit bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Detroit bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Detroit is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit?

Book your Philadelphia, PA to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 517+ hotels available in Detroit.

Philadelphia, PA to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane PHL - DTW
4h 37m
$135–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
16h 12m
$102–167
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
16h 17m
$243–384
Drive 583.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Detroitcar 583.5 mi
9h 35m
$107–154
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
5h 54m
$119–1,256
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane EWR - DTW
6h 24m
$215–1,176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
18h 33m
$328–1,154

Philadelphia, PA to Detroit by foot and bus

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16h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 16h 12m.

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