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There are 5 ways to get from Alanson to Detroit by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PLN - DTW
    2h 48m
    $94–480

  2. Drive  264.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alanson to Detroitcar car 264.2 mi
    4h 29m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus It 55
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 45 / ...
    9h 5m
    $60–110

  4. Bus via Detroit Metro Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Woodwardbus bus 261
    10h 4m
    $51–104

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train
    3. Take the train from Battle Creek to Detroittrain train
    10h 46m
    $129–220

Alanson to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Alanson, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alanson to Detroit via East Lansing in around 9h 5m.

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