There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to El Paso by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Detroit, bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane DTW - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
9h 13m$304–1,328Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus
36h 40m$452–1,029Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus
- Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus
37h 42m$380–480Drive 1,682.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to El Pasocar 1,682.7 mi
28h 40m$308–444Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane CLE - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
11h 45m$370–1,068Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to El Paso Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 6h$562–1,259
Detroit to El Paso by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to El Paso is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 28h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to El Paso is to fly and bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $300 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at El Paso via Detroit, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to El Paso station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at El Paso Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Detroit and El Paso is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1692.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to El Paso without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 40m and costs $450 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Detroit to El Paso, including transfers.
Detroit to El Paso bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to El Paso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to El Paso is to bus which takes 37h 42m and costs $380 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to El Paso via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 37h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to El Paso Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to El Paso International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Detroit to El Paso International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Detroit to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to El Paso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Juárez Bus
Bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Corona
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Juárez Bus
Bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Corona
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Juárez Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to El Paso bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
El Paso is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 5:26 AM in Detroit and 3:26 AM in El Paso.
Detroit to El Paso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to El Paso is 1693 miles. It takes approximately 28h 40m to drive from Detroit to El Paso.
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