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How to get fromDetroit to Fort Wainwrightby plane, car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Fort Wainwright by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeDTW - FAI
    10h 43m
    $232–852

  2. Drive 3,724.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Fort Wainwrightcar3,724.6 mi
    2d 18h
    $680–982

  3. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeFNT - FAI
    11h 1m
    $280–958

  4. Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MIbus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeMBS - FAI
    13h 26m
    $299–994

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeLAN - FAI
    11h 53m
    $327–1,274

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeORD - FAI
    12h 51m
    $254–881

Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Fort Wainwright, AK, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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