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How to get fromBritish Columbia to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from British Columbia to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YVR - DTW
    7h 59m
    $174–757

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YVR - GRR
    10h 37m
    $116–509

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 9h
    $1,317–2,255

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 14h

  5. Drive  2,407.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Detroitcar car 2,407.8 mi
    40h 7m
    $496–716

  6. Fly Victoria International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YYJ - DTW
    11h 23m
    $194–854

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to London International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London International Airport (YXU)plane plane YVR - YXU
    2. Take the train from London to Windsortrain train
    9h 54m
    $251–1,032

  8. Ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    11h 14m
    $290–920

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    4d 6h
    $742–1,565

British Columbia to Michigan by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,982 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Michigan, USA?

WestJet, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Campus Martius - Southbound via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 9h.

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