There are 7 ways to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, 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 from Pellston
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane PLN - DTW
1h 41m$123–460Drive 262.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 262.5 mi
4h 14m$48–70Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Alanson, MI to Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus 8000 / ...
8h 33m$85–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indian River to Detroit-DTW262.5 mi
4h 14mDrive to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Indian River to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)car
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane APN - DTW
2h 57m$64–390Bus
- Take the bus from Alanson, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus 1488
10h 20m$96–143Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Indian River to Gaylordtaxi
- Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
10h 28m$181–284
Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Alanson, MI and arriving at McNamara Terminal via CATA Trans Center, East Lansing, MI and North Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Indian River and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 264 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 8h 33m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alanson, MI station.
The best way to get from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 8h 33m.
Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Indian River to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Indian River, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indian River to McNamara Terminal via Alanson, MI, CATA Trans Center, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI, Detroit Metro Airport, and North Terminal in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alanson, MI to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alanson, MI to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indian River to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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