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How to get fromMinneapolis to Pontiacby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $621–2,032

  2. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Pontiacbus bus
    9h 4m
    $97–466

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 55m

  4. 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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    16h 26m
    $382–612

  5. Drive  689.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Pontiaccar car 689.5 mi
    11h 28m
    $126–182

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MSP - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    7h 21m
    $119–518

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    17h 49m
    $115–177

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 26m.

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