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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YVR - DTW
    5h 53m
    $251–980

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane YVR - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    $141–542

  3. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 8h
    $774–1,780

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $415–830

  5. Drive 2,403.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Detroitcar car 2,403.5 mi
    39h 58m
    $550–795

  6. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YVR - YQG
    7h 13m
    $443–785

  7. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YVR - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    10h 19m
    $208–733

  8. Fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane plane YVR - YHM
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train
    10h 45m
    $230–883

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    4d 3h
    $764–1,720

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Detroit by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$774Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,979.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Detroit, MI, USA?

WestJet, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Detroit via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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