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How to get fromPortland to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 44m
    $182–823
  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 57m
    $170–654
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $675–1,464
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus
    2d 3h
    $261–827
  5. Drive 2,327.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ann Arborcar car 2,327.4 mi
    36h 57m
    $425–614
  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    11h 27m
    $235–1,031
  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    9h 47m
    $215–847

Portland to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$675Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ann Arbor via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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