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

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $87, and a train costs an average of $128.

Distance: 480 miles (773 km)

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$152

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$222

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$151

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5h 17m

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2h 17m

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19h 58m

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19h 28m

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16h 27m

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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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Spirit Airlines

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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.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Greyhound
    11:55 AM16h45
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    4:40 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    11:55 AM16h45
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    4:40 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Spirit AirlinesNK1629
    8:30 PM1h40
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    10:10 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $4371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak6048 AMTRAK · 48 Lake Shore Limited
    9:30 PM21h12
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian
    9:30 PM19h20
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    4:50 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $3951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak353 Wolverine · 48 Lake Shore Limited
    9:35 AM33h07
    Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
    6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $4271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM17h25
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    4:25 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    11:00 PM17h10
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    4:10 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM18h00
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    5:00 PMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • JetBlue AirwaysB6720
    6:00 AM1h47
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    7:47 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $3411One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1265 · UA3698
    10:00 AM4h08
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    2:08 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA426 · UA1793
    9:00 AM5h19
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    2:19 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Detroit, MI and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is a flight with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A flight is $61 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $87 (€70).

A flight is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $128 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 45m.

Train takes on average 19h 20m.

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 46 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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, train, and flight 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, Seajets to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Detroit, MI to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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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