There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Kelowna International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane DTW - YLW
9h 58m$355–1,238Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane GRR - YVR
11h 2m$198–862Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2d 8h$952–2,136Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
2d 16h$671–1,081Drive 3,871 km
- Drive from Detroit to Vancouvercar 3,871 km
40h 11m$782–1,129Fly Detroit to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane DTW - YVR
9h 48m$356–1,310Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
12h 17m$426–895Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYZ - YLW
10h 51m$253–1,087Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain VIA Rail
4d 8h$1,072–2,198
Michigan to British Columbia by tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to British Columbia is to fly which costs $190 - $900 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to British Columbia is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs $350 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to British Columbia. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Vancouver Art Gallery via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station and East-Van. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Michigan and British Columbia is 2916 km. The road distance is 3871 km.
The best way to get from Michigan to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $950 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Michigan to British Columbia, including transfers.
Michigan to British Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Michigan to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to British Columbia is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs $350 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $2,200 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also bus, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and British Columbia, Canada?
WestJet, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Minneapolis, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to British Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
British Columbia is 3h behind Michigan. It is currently 2:56 AM in Michigan and 11:56 PM in British Columbia.
Michigan to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to British Columbia is 3871 km. It takes approximately 40h 11m to drive from Michigan to British Columbia.
There are 1378+ hotels available in British Columbia.



