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

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There are 7 ways to get from Burlington to Detroit by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GSO - DTW
    4h 47m
    $139–656

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Bowling Greenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bowling Green to Detroit, MIbus bus
    19h 26m
    $70–205

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    19h 2m
    $120–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 33m
    $291–673

  5. Drive 599.7 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Detroitcar car 599.7 mi
    11h 3m
    $110–159

  6. Train, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RDU - DTW
    6h 12m
    $137–500

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CLT - DTW
    7h 19m
    $139–632

Burlington to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Burlington, NC, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Station via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 19h 2m.

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