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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PWM - DTW
    3h 29m
    $123–648

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 5m
    $146–253

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 23m
    $226–533

  4. Drive  759.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Detroitcar car 759.5 mi
    14h 54m
    $139–201

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 16m
    $151–265

Portland to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Detroit Bus Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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