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How to get fromWilmington to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ILM - DTW
    5h 37m
    $106–509

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    23h 53m
    $136–267

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 40m
    $296–637

  4. Drive 757.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Detroitcar car 757.2 mi
    14h 11m
    $139–200

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAJ - DTW
    6h 43m
    $229–658

Wilmington to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Detroit Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Charlotte Bus Station in around 23h 53m.

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