Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI

TodayAug 1
from $323
TomorrowAug 2
from $240
SunAug 3
from $285
MonAug 4
from $260
TueAug 5
from $221
WedAug 6
from $199
ThuAug 7
from $222
FriAug 8

Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$81 - $236Average Duration16h 10m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$455 - $552Average Duration1d 7h
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
16h 10mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$488
Average train trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:52am
Distance474 miles (763 km)
Latest train departure1:09pm

Newark to Detroit Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/30
$221
07/31
$286
Today
$310
08/02
$230
08/03
$274
08/04
$250
08/05
$212
08/06
$191
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $191

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

You can expect to pay from $191 to $1,796 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $191 which is on 2025-08-06.

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 Newark 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.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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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Train from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ

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