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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DTW - FCA
    7h 57m
    $227–897

  2. Fly Detroit to Missoula International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane DTW - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    10h 26m
    $185–737

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    39h 1m
    $504–1,087

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    43h 1m
    $450–684

  5. Drive 1,872.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Whitefishcar car 1,872.4 mi
    30h 14m
    $342–494

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane CLE - FCA
    11h 10m
    $261–942

Detroit to Whitefish by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Whitefish via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Whitefish in around 43h 1m.

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