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How to get fromDetroit to Panama Canalby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Panama Canal by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane DTW - PTY
    11h 35m
    $254–856

  2. Drive 6,381.2 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Panama Canalcar car 6,381.2 km
    3d 10h
    $873–1,261

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

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CLE - PTY
    14h 34m
    $276–923

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane YYZ - PTY
    13h 41m
    $423–965

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,794.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours.

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