There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Station to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
45 min$7–15Drive 22.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Station to Pontiaccar 22.1 mi
37 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
56 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Station to Pontiactaxi 22.1 mi
37 min$55–70
Detroit Station to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Station to Pontiac is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Station to Pontiac is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee and arriving at Downtown Pontiac. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Detroit Station and Pontiac is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Station to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit Station to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee station.
Detroit Station to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit Station to Pontiac is to train which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Detroit Station, MI, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee to Downtown Pontiac hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 56 min. Amtrak also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
Detroit Station to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Downtown Pontiac station.
Detroit Station to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Station to Pontiac is 22 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Detroit Station to Pontiac.
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