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How to get fromMichigan to British Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Detroit to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DTW - YVR
    8h 3m
    $266–1,210

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane GRR - YVR
    10h 58m
    $188–812

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2d 8h
    $1,912–3,093

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    2d 15h

  5. Drive  3,871 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Vancouvercar car 3,871 km
    40h 11m
    $777–1,122

  6. Fly Detroit to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane DTW - YLW
    9h 56m
    $355–1,207

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    12h 9m
    $487–1,180

  8. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYZ - YLW
    10h 49m
    $273–1,006

  9. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    12h 19m
    $481–955

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train VIA Rail
    4d 8h
    $1,058–2,188

Michigan to British Columbia by tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,188.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

WestJet, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 2 hours. 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.

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