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How to get fromElizabeth to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane EWR - DTW
    3h 15m
    $175–1,077

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    18h 33m
    $102–176

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    15h 31m
    $103–202

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    17h 54m
    $178–522

  5. Drive  603 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Detroitcar car 603 mi
    10h 13m
    $111–159

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JFK - DTW
    5h 33m
    $339–983

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    18h 9m
    $178–472

Elizabeth to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Detroit Bus Station via Penn Station, New York Midtown, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 15h 31m.

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