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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 5m.

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 28m and costs $85 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia 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 5m.

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 23m and costs $130 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 Bus 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 28m and costs $85 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 5m, 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 36m 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 1010+ 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, Flixbus), 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)plane PHL - DTW
4h 28m
$85–335
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDT - DTW
6h 50m
$81–393
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
15h 23m
$139–297
Bus
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 5m
$94–192
Drive 583.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Detroitcar 583.5 mi
9h 36m
$107–154
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
5h 24m
$83–258
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 30m
$220–533
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 6m
$181–438
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain
3. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain
18h 50m
$113–821

Philadelphia to Detroit by train and bus

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15h 23mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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