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

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Windsor Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YVR - YQG
    8h 38m
    $445–808

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YVR - DTW
    8h 18m
    $174–1,107

  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 7h
    $829–1,770

  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 to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 13h

  5. Drive 2,407.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Detroitcar car 2,407.8 mi
    40h 7m
    $551–796

  6. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YXX - YQG
    9h 13m
    $288–878

  7. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BLI - DTW
    13h 24m
    $211–787

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    12h
    $309–570

  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 1h
    $803–1,686

Vancouver to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$829Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Detroit, MI, USA?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Windsor Airport (YQG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Detroit via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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