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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Portland by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    7h 25m
    $185–755

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FNT - PDX
    10h 25m
    $162–668

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $757–1,494

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 10h
    $452–836

  5. Drive 2,368.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Portlandcar car 2,368.1 mi
    37h 36m
    $433–625

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAN - PDX
    9h 14m
    $210–827

Detroit to Portland by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,980.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 10h.

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