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How to get fromPortland to DetroitBy plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    7h 10m
    $185–805

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $181–767

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 5h
    $631–1,347

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $403–816

  5. Drive 2,368.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Detroitcar car 2,368.1 mi
    37h 35m
    $433–625

Portland to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$631Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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