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How to get fromOntario to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Ontario to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ONT - DTW
    6h 49m
    $197–556

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

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ONT - GRR
    7h 32m
    $139–393

  3. Train via San Bernardino (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $1,259–2,152

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $422–642

  5. Drive  2,242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Detroitcar car 2,242.5 mi
    35h 18m
    $410–592

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    6h 5m
    $620–4,642

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    9h 1m
    $182–473

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $222–696

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 19h
    $1,624–2,502

Ontario to Michigan by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,945.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Campus Martius - Southbound via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 3h.

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