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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Shanghaiby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Shanghai by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LAN - PVG
    22h 37m
    ¥2,834–9,669

  2. Bus, train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane YYZ - PVG
    24h 42m
    ¥2,603–7,516

  3. Bus to Detroit, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane DTW - PVG
    19h 43m
    ¥4,305–15,169

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane DTW - SHA
    23h 42m
    ¥4,055–13,119

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,513.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 37m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Shanghai, China?

There is no direct connection from Ann Arbor to Shanghai. However, you can drive to Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to West Nanjing Road. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Detroit Metro Airport, walk to North Terminal, take the bus to McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to West Nanjing Road.

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