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How to get fromAustin to Michiganby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Michigan by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    5h 31m
    $123–1,004

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AUS - GRR
    6h 13m
    $105–556

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    30h 41m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    35h 13m
    $823–1,273

  5. Drive  1,341.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Detroitcar car 1,341.9 mi
    22h 22m
    $245–354

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane AUS - LAN
    7h 19m
    $113–554

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    7h 19m
    $246–1,124

  8. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 48m
    $226–376

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Larned & Woodward via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 30h 41m.

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