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How to get fromBrownsville to Detroitby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Brownsville to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BRO - DTW
    8h 24m
    $154–754

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    36h 28m
    $349–553

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train
    39h 41m
    $486–960

  4. Drive 1,632.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brownsville to Detroitcar car 1,632.6 mi
    28h 44m
    $298–431

  5. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MFE - DTW
    8h 46m
    $229–1,063

  6. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane HRL - DTW
    9h 18m
    $193–753

  7. Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BRO - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 35m
    $189–805

  8. Bus via Montgomery

    1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 5m
    $287–558

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    47h 7m
    $530–1,145

Brownsville to Detroit by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration36h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,408 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Brownsville, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brownsville to Cass & Michigan via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 36h 28m.

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