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

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There are 11 ways to get from Detroit to Texas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane DTW - DAL
    6h 44m
    $128–608

  2. Fly Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DTW - AUS
    5h 53m
    $123–1,004

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    30h 31m
    $365–805

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    30h 43m
    $216–390

  5. Drive 1,282.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Houstoncar car 1,282.4 mi
    21h 48m
    $234–338

  6. Fly Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    5h 53m
    $144–326

  7. Fly Detroit to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DTW - SAT
    5h 48m
    $234–1,104

  8. Fly Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DTW - DFW
    6h 9m
    $185–225

  9. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane CLE - DFW
    8h 46m
    $199–648

  10. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    32h 8m
    $376–772

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    36h 6m
    $420–935

Detroit to Texas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,007.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Texas, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 30h 43m.

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