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How to get fromAustin to Michiganby plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 (Flixbus), 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 27m
    $173–804

  2. 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 to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 40m
    $263–460

  3. 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
    $491–982

  4. Drive 1,341.9 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AUS - GRR
    6h 8m
    $225–1,106

  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
    6h 59m
    $223–1,104

  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 24m
    $236–977

  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 45m
    $211–421

Austin to Michigan by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 Detroit Bus Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, and Chicago in around 31h 40m.

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