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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Detroit to Pontiac. Traveling by train from Detroit to Pontiac usually takes one hour and 4 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 45 minutes.
Distance | 25 mi (40 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 45m |
Lowest price | PLN 36.32 |
Trains per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Wolverine |
Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Detroit to Pontiac?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Detroit and Pontiac cost PLN 48.42, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 10 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around PLN 222.22 more.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Detroit to Pontiac will cost between PLN 44 and PLN 137. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Detroit to Pontiac. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 10 days before departure, you can save around PLN 222.22. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from Detroit to Pontiac?
2 train services operate from Detroit to Pontiac. Amtrak Wolverine usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 23h 15m | PLN 681.56 |
Amtrak Wolverine | 3 | 0h 48m | PLN 59.80 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Detroit to Pontiac every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 48.
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 PLN 36.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Detroit to Pontiac tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Detroit at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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?
Image credit: JasonParis
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
329 Avenue St-Denis
Gare Centrale
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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