How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Detroit start from R 2 671. The average price for this train route is around R 4 626. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Detroit is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 713 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 28m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Detroit route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Detroit departs at 12:00. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Train Philadelphia to Detroit from R 2 332 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:07	30th Street Station	18h 28m	07:35	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
13:07	30th Street Station	18h 28m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:41	30th Street Station	18h 54m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:07	30th Street Station	18h 28m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:41	30th Street Station	18h 54m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:07	30th Street Station	18h 28m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:41	30th Street Station	18h 54m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:07	30th Street Station	18h 28m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:32	30th Street Station	19h 3m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:41	30th Street Station	18h 54m	07:35	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:18	30th Street Station	19h 17m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:41	30th Street Station	18h 54m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:20	30th Street Station	20h 15m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:18	30th Street Station	19h 17m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:56 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 218, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

19h 40mAverage duration

713 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 218 - R 4 584	Average duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 671 - R 9 231	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 179

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Detroit start from R 2 671. The average price for this train route is around R 4 626. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Detroit is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 713 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 28m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Detroit route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Detroit departs at 12:00. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/01

R 5 402

26/01

R 4 942

Today

R 3 629

28/01

R 3 728

29/01

R 2 874

30/01

R 2 693

31/01

R 2 693

01/02

R 3 514

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 693

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 693 to R 36 942 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 693, which is on 2026-01-30.