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How to get fromNew Orleans to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSY - DTW
    5h 35m
    $444–1,104

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    27h
    $190–363

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    25h 50m
    $396–803

  4. Drive 1,058.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Detroitcar car 1,058.8 mi
    17h 29m
    $194–280

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 20m
    $401–753

New Orleans to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 962.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 50m.

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