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How to get fromDetroit to Colónby plane, shuttle, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Colón by plane, shuttle, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Detroit, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane DTW - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    13h 3m
    $307–1,037

  2. Drive  6,367.7 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Colóncar car 6,367.7 km
    3d 11h
    $757–1,093

  3. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CLE - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    15h 26m
    $317–981

  4. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CMH - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    17h 5m
    $337–1,046

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane ORD - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    16h 30m
    $365–881

Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,823.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Colón, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Colón. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Colón. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Colón in around 3d 11h.

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