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How to get fromNew Orleans to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Detroit Airport (DTW) 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
    4h 12m
    $442–1,102

  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
    28h 31m
    $181–352

  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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    26h 9m
    $370–788

  4. Drive 1,045.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 1,045.6 mi
    17h 16m
    $191–276

  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 Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 9m
    $380–738

New Orleans to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), 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 Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 26h 9m.

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