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How to get fromDetroit to Dallasby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Dallas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Dallas

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane DTW - DAL
    6h 44m
    $118–558

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    28h 4m
    $412–832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus bus Milwaukee
    29h 37m
    $220–406

  4. Drive 1,146.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Dallascar car 1,146.4 mi
    19h 16m
    $210–303

  5. Fly Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DTW - DFW
    6h 11m
    $185–805

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane CLE - DFW
    8h 46m
    $171–751

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 41m
    $416–792

Detroit to Dallas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration28h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Dallas via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 4m.

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