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Detroit to Pontiac Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Detroit to Pontiac?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Detroit to Pontiac.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 190.78 | Avg. PriceCZK 317.97 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration0h 49m | Duration0h 48m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Detroit to Pontiac. Traveling by train from Detroit to Pontiac usually takes 48 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Wolverine train can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 25 mi (40 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 45m |
| Lowest price | CZK 317.97 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Wolverine |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from Detroit to Pontiac?
Amtrak Wolverine is the one and only train line which connects Detroit to Pontiac. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Wolverine | 3 | 0h 48m | CZK 317.97 |
The Amtrak Wolverine provides rail service from Chicago to Pontiac, Michigan, and offers 3 trips per day. Each train features amenities such as a cafe car and onboard WiFi. The average ticket price from Detroit to Pontiac on the Wolverine is , but you can find deals for as low as CZK 318.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Detroit to Pontiac
Trains from Detroit to Pontiac are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Detroit at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Detroit to Pontiac.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Pontiac to Detroit.
City Information
Detroit
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Detroit?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 11 W Baltimore Ave
Detroit’s Amtrak station connects Motor City with the nation’s rail network via three daily trains on the Amtrak Wolverine, which runs from Chicago to Pontiac, Michigan. Bus service on Miller Transportation also operates from the Amtrak Station on 11 W Baltimore Avenue, and from the adjacent platform, travelers can connect to the QLine streetcar system. The station’s amenities include clean restrooms, vending machines, and onsite customer service staff. Thanks to its location in the New Center neighborhood, the Amtrak station is surrounded by various restaurants and is one block away from the historic landmark, Cadillac Place.
All train stations in Detroit:
11 W Baltimore Ave
Where is the train station in Pontiac?
Main arrival station: Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
Pontiac has one train station.
All train stations in Pontiac:
Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
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