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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    5h 33m
    $197–770

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    $161–610

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 6h
    $763–1,603

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 9h
    $468–868

  5. Drive 2,363.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Detroitcar car 2,363.7 mi
    37h 33m
    $432–624

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PDX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 44m
    $225–279

  7. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 26m
    $271–1,024

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    13h 14m

Portland Airport (PDX) to Detroit by tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,970.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Cass & Michigan via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 9h.

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