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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 47m
    $172–723

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    11h 44m
    $125–521

  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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $1,365–2,105

  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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive  2,327.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ann Arborcar car 2,327.5 mi
    36h 56m
    $425–614

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 46m
    $341–694

Portland to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,992.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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