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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Detroit is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $80 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Windsor via New York Penn Station and Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Detroit?

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

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Detroit without a car is to train and bus via Pittsburgh which takes 15h 38m and costs $100 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Detroit bus from?

Philadelphia to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Detroit train from?

Philadelphia to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $80 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 50m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 18h 50m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Detroit bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Detroit train arrive?

Philadelphia to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Detroit is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Detroit.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 487+ hotels available in Detroit.

Philadelphia to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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 Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)PHL - DTW
4h 43m
$85–249
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)LGA - DTW
7h 1m
$61–824
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
15h 38m
$103–444
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus StationGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
15h 50m
$105–190
Drive 583.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Detroit583.5 mi
9h 30m
$107–154
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)EWR - DTW
5h 19m
$62–411
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)BWI - DTW
5h 32m
$97–910
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
18h 6m
$109–1,113
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershot
3. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsor
18h 50m
$113–821

Philadelphia to Detroit by train and bus

7Weekly Services

15h 38mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Detroit.

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Distance: 483.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Detroit Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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