What is the cheapest way to get from LaPorte to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from LaPorte to Detroit is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from LaPorte to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from LaPorte to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between LaPorte and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from LaPorte station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Battle Creek Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between LaPorte and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from LaPorte station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from LaPorte to Detroit?

The distance between LaPorte and Detroit is 235 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.

How do I travel from LaPorte to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from LaPorte to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from LaPorte to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from LaPorte to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the LaPorte to Detroit bus from?

LaPorte to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.

Where do I catch the LaPorte to Detroit train from?

LaPorte to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.

Train or bus from LaPorte to Detroit?

The best way to get from LaPorte to Detroit is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the LaPorte to Detroit bus arrive?

LaPorte to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.

What is the time difference between LaPorte and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of LaPorte. It is currently 9:36 PM in LaPorte and 10:36 PM in Detroit.

Where does the LaPorte to Detroit train arrive?

LaPorte to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from LaPorte to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between LaPorte to Detroit is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from LaPorte to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 459+ hotels available in Detroit.

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There are 9 ways to get from LaPorte to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
4h 52m
$116–205
Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from LaPorte to Detroitcar 210.3 mi
4h 19m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 14m
$101–150
Taxi to South Bend, fly
1. Take the taxi from LaPorte to Hudson Laketaxi
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
4h 24m
$107–515
Bus via Fort Wayne
1. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
6h 15m
$46–104
Taxi, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from LaPorte to 11th Streettaxi
2. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
3. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 57m
$185–526
Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from LaPorte to 11th Streettaxi
2. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 27m
$205–616
Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
6h 17m
$94–431
Taxi, train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from LaPorte to New Buffalo Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
6h 20m
$115–449

South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between LaPorte, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from LaPorte to Detroit Bus Station via New Buffalo Station and Battle Creek Bus Stop in around 6h 14m.

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