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How to get fromDetroit to British Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DTW - YVR
    8h 20m
    $236–1,510

  2. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2d 7h
    $1,135–2,372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    2d 15h
    $701–1,301

  4. Drive 3,871 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Vancouvercar car 3,871 km
    40h 11m
    $764–1,104

  5. Fly Windsor Airport to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YQG - YLW
    9h 40m
    $316–1,253

  6. Fly Detroit to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane DTW - YLW
    10h 54m
    $361–1,248

  7. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    12h 50m
    $436–810

  8. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYZ - YLW
    11h 25m
    $272–1,086

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train VIA Rail
    4d 6h
    $1,087–2,398

Detroit to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,199 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

WestJet, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 7h.

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