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

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    5h 38m
    $167–695

  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
    8h 57m
    $126–509

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 6h
    $1,353–2,143

  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

  5. Drive  2,363.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Detroitcar car 2,363.6 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 39m
    $190–708

  7. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane PDX - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus bus
    10h 47m
    $160–564

  8. 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 East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus bus
    12h 46m
    $130–528

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,970.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to Detroit via Rose Quarter TC station, Portland, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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