There are 4 ways to get from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
1h 14m$10–22Line 275 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Telegraph & Richardson to 7 Mile & Grand Riverbus 275
- Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grand River to Huron & Woodwardbus 375
1h 46m$4Drive 21.5 mi
- Drive from Dearborn Heights to Pontiaccar 21.5 mi
32 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dearborn Heights to Pontiactaxi 21.5 mi
32 min$55–70
Dearborn Heights to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac is to line 275 bus and line 375 bus which costs $4 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Telegraph & Richardson and arriving at Huron & Woodward via 7 Mile & Grand River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dearborn and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Dearborn Heights and Pontiac is 33 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $22.
The train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Dearborn Heights to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Telegraph & Richardson station.
Dearborn Heights to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 275 bus and line 375 bus, which costs $4 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Dearborn Heights, MI, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–22 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Telegraph & Richardson to Huron & Woodward via 7 Mile & Grand River in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Telegraph & Richardson to 7 Mile & Grand River
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from 7 Mile & Grand River to Huron & Woodward
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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More Questions & Answers
Dearborn Heights to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at 7 Mile & Grand River station.
Dearborn Heights to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn Heights to Pontiac is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Dearborn Heights to Pontiac.
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