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How to get fromGlen Allen to Detroitby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RIC - DTW
    3h 39m
    $142–611

  2. Drive 573 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Detroitcar car 573 mi
    10h 38m
    $105–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 7m
    $129–261

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    18h 28m
    $229–486

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    6h
    $188–1,191

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Detroit Bus Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 17h 7m.

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