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How to get fromBrooklyn to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2h 5m
    $76–111

  2. Drive 69.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Detroitcar car 69.5 mi
    1h 28m
    $13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhoundbus bus 1488
    2h 26m
    $65–87

  4. Train, line 261 bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Cass & Michiganbus bus 261
    2h 29m
    $75–108

  5. Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 33m
    $76–96

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  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Trails operates a bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhound once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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