Trains tickets from Boston (MA), US to Detroit (MI)

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Next departures to Detroit

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: South Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Detroit.

Average Price$78 - $242Average Duration1d 2h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$187 - $397Average Duration1d 6h
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$78Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston to Detroit: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$312
Average train trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:50pm
Distance611 miles (985 km)
Latest train departure12:57pm

Boston to Detroit Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Detroit was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $224

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

You can expect to pay from $224 to $1,120 for a train ticket from Boston to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-05-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Detroit is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Boston and Detroit, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Boston to Detroit.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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