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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SLC - DTW
    6h 13m
    $204–905

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    38h 38m
    $345–625

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    40h 39m
    $611–1,235

  4. Drive 1,659.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Detroitcar car 1,659.1 mi
    25h 59m
    $303–438

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SLC - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 40m
    $261–1,056

Salt Lake City to Detroit by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration38h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,507.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cass & Michigan via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 38h 38m.

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