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How to get fromDetroit to West Chesterby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to West Chester by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport, line 104 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DTW - PHL
    2. Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    5h 48m
    $139–425

  2. Drive  557.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to West Chestercar car 557.9 mi
    9h 11m
    $102–148

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    16h 34m
    $120–191

  4. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 52m
    $319–531

  5. Fly Detroit to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DTW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    7h 13m
    $111–1,163

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLE - PHL
    8h 15m
    $206–486

  7. Fly Detroit to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DTW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    7h 24m
    $201–1,238

  8. Fly Detroit to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DTW - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    7h 31m
    $217–1,181

  9. Fly Detroit to Harrisburg International Airport, train, line 135 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Stuart Av to Chestnut St & Church Stbus bus
    7h 42m
    $111–519

Detroit to West Chester by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and West Chester, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to West Chester. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), walk to Airport Terminal A, take the train to Gray 30th St Station, walk to Drexel Station at 30th St, take the subway to 69th St Transit Center, walk to 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, then take the line 104 bus to Chestnut St & Darlington St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chestnut St & Darlington St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Downingtown Amtrak, and Lancaster Av & Stuart Av in around 16h 34m.

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