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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroitby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Line 9 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    4h 35m
    $476–1,206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    15h 24m
    $112–208

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    15h 19m
    $222–462

  4. Drive 685 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroitcar car 685 mi
    11h 15m
    $125–181

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 10m
    $159–268

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Detroit via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Detroit Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 15h 24m.

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