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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    4h 20m
    $474–1,204

  2. Drive 679.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Detroitcar car 679.5 mi
    11h 8m
    $124–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    13h 52m
    $201–438

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    13h 55m
    $130–200

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    19h 6m
    $175–284

Saint Paul to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 52m.

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