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

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There are 11 ways to get from Brownsville to Michigan 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 5m
    $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 36m
    $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 Detroittrain train
    39h 52m
    $489–968

  4. Drive 1,632.6 mi

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

  5. Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRO - GRR
    9h 5m
    $196–906

  6. 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 27m
    $229–1,063

  7. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MFE - GRR
    9h 20m
    $281–1,365

  8. 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
    8h 59m
    $193–753

  9. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane HRL - GRR
    9h 42m
    $235–955

  10. 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

  11. 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
    $529–1,143

Brownsville to Michigan by bus and foot

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Duration36h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,401.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Brownsville, TX, USA and Michigan, 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 Larned & Woodward 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 36m.

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