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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    7h 18m
    $155–705

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

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    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
    10h 38m
    $122–517

  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 4h
    $595–1,320

  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
    $412–663

  5. Drive  2,367.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Detroit, MIcar car 2,367.5 mi
    37h 33m
    $433–625

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    10h 18m
    $292–638

Portland to Detroit, MI by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,981.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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) every 4 hours. 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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