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

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    7h 35m
    $188–758

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 4h
    $759–1,528

  3. 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 Dearbornbus bus
    2d 9h
    $449–834

  4. Drive 2,371.1 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Detroitcar car 2,371.1 mi
    37h 40m
    $433–626

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    10h
    $298–571

Vancouver to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Cass & Michigan via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 9h.

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