What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit is to taxi and shuttle and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $290 - $1,000.

How far is it from Fort Dodge to Detroit?

The distance between Fort Dodge and Detroit is 583 miles. The road distance is 649.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Dodge to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit without a car is to taxi and shuttle and bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $340 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fort Dodge and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Fort Dodge. It is currently 7:08 AM in Fort Dodge and 8:08 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Fort Dodge to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Dodge to Detroit is 650 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Fort Dodge to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 501+ hotels available in Detroit.

Fort Dodge to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Detroit by plane, taxi, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW)plane FOD - DTW
6h 58m
$101–519
Taxi, shuttle, bus
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
17h 37m
$346–591
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
19h 57m
$373–668
Drive 645.7 mi
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Detroitcar 645.7 mi
11h 32m
$118–171
Taxi, shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
6h 29m
$298–1,003
Drive to Mason City, fly
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCW - DTW
7h 14m
$102–513
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
20h
$318–433

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day.

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