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How to get fromCharlotte to Detroit, MIby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CLT - DTW
    4h 43m
    $94–554

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus Bsb 33A
    17h 15m
    $72–165

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    15h 10m
    $100–170

  4. Drive  607.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Detroit, MIcar car 607.5 mi
    10h 57m
    $111–161

  5. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CLT - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $110–525

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GSO - DTW
    6h 45m
    $143–671

Charlotte to Detroit, MI by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 15h 10m.

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