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How to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY

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Compare bus and train for Detroit, MI to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €109, and a train costs an average of €190.

Distance: 480 miles (773 km)

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€166

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€190

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2.3 - 4.6kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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from Detroit, MI to New York, NY

How to get from Detroit, MI to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit AirlinesNK983
09:18AM1h42
Detroit Wayne County Airport
11:00AMLaGuardia Airport
$1321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Spirit AirlinesNK1000
10:08PM1h40
Detroit Wayne County Airport
11:48PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK1000
10:08PM1h40
Detroit Wayne County Airport
11:48PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$1191One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak6048 AMTRAK · 48 Lake Shore Limited
09:30PM21h12
Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
06:42PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$1931One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
12:20PM15h45
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
04:05AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$1701One-way
0 transfers
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10:05PM18h15
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
04:20PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$2601One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
10:05PM18h20
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
04:25PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$2621One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK1802
02:06PM1h43
Detroit Wayne County Airport
03:49PMLaGuardia Airport
$1261One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK303
10:07PM1h42
Detroit Wayne County Airport
11:49PMLaGuardia Airport
$1261One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK980
06:00AM1h50
Detroit Wayne County Airport
07:50AMLaGuardia Airport
$1391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Detroit, MI to New York, NY.

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There are 2 options to travel between Detroit, MI and New York, NY including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $138 (€109).

This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to New York, NY:

A bus is $72 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $210 (€166).

A bus is $103 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $242 (€190).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 45m.

Train takes on average 36h 48m.

The distance from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is approximately 480 miles (773 km).
The average frequency per day from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and New York, NY as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Detroit, MI to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Detroit, MI to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Detroit, MI to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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