There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Line 117 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane PHL - DTW
5h 39m$137–420Drive 566.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University (Station) to Detroitcar 566.7 mi
9h 23m$104–150Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
17h 10m$145–328Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
19h 12m$130–203Line 110 bus, train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Penn State University to Baltimore Pk & Orange Stbus
- Take the train from Media to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
7h 22m$117–1,210Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
20h 1m$181–1,078Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain
20h 40m$202–1,121
Penn State University (Station) to Detroit by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit is to line 117 bus and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Penn State University and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Philadelphia 30th St Station and Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Wawa and arriving at Windsor via 30th Street Station, New York Penn Station and Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Penn State University (Station) and Detroit is 499 miles. The road distance is 570 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit without a car is to train and bus via Pittsburgh which takes 17h 10m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit, including transfers.
Penn State University (Station) to Detroit bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Penn State University (Station) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit is to bus which takes 19h 12m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,200 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Penn State University (Station), PA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Penn State University to Detroit Bus Station via 69th St TC West Center Platform, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, and Allentown in around 19h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penn State University to Detroit via Wawa Railroad Station, Wawa, 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Aldershot, and Windsor in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Penn State University to Baltimore Pk & Orange St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Penn State University (Station) to Detroit bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Penn State University (Station) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University (Station) to Detroit is 570 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Penn State University (Station) to Detroit.
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