What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Skagway?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Skagway is to fly and car ferry which costs $270 - $1,200 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Skagway?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Skagway is to fly which takes 14h 6m and costs $440 - $1,600.

How far is it from Detroit to Skagway?

The distance between Detroit and Skagway is 2575 miles. The road distance is 3207 miles.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Skagway?

It takes approximately 19h to get from Detroit to Skagway, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Skagway?

Skagway is 4h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:11 PM in Detroit and 4:11 PM in Skagway.

Can I drive from Detroit to Skagway?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Skagway is 3207 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Detroit to Skagway.

Where can I stay near Skagway?

There are two+ hotels available in Skagway.

Detroit to Skagway - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Skagway by plane, car ferry, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Detroit to Juneau International Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane DTW - JNU
2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry
19h
$349–1,393
Fly Detroit to Haines Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Haines Airport (HNS)plane DTW - HNS
2. Take the carferry from Haines to Skagwaycarferry
16h 39m
$277–1,120
Drive 3,188.4 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Skagwaycar 3,188.4 mi
2d 8h
$582–841
Fly Detroit to Skagway Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Skagway Airport (SGY)plane DTW - SGY
14h 6m
$442–1,602
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane CLE - JNU
3. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry
21h 31m
$366–1,334
Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane YYZ - YXY
3. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus
19h 8m
$560–1,135

Detroit (DTW) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

38Weekly Planes

13h 33mAverage Duration

$316Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,560.5 mi
Duration: 19h

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Skagway, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alaska Seaplane, and Air Excursion fly from Detroit (DTW) to Skagway Airport (SGY) twice daily.

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How to get fromDetroit to Skagwayby plane, car ferry, car, bus, or train

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Skagway by plane, car ferry, car, bus, or train

Fly Detroit to Juneau International Airport, car ferry

Fly Detroit to Haines Airport, car ferry

Drive 3,188.4 mi

Fly Detroit to Skagway Airport

Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport, car ferry

Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus