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How to get fromOntario to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ONT - DTW
    7h 13m
    $213–598
  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    9h 17m
    $202–263
  3. Train via San Bernardino (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $1,259–2,152
  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $422–642
  5. Drive  2,242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Detroitcar car 2,242.5 mi
    35h 18m
    $384–554
  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 19h
    $1,623–2,499

Ontario to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,259Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Detroit via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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