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How to get fromPortland to Detroitby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Detroit by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus bus FlixBus 2184 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus bus 30X
    3h 57m
    $54–75

  2. Drive  92.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Detroitcar car 92.3 mi
    2h 8m
    $17–25

  3. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus bus Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus bus 30X
    4h 44m
    $53–93

  4. Tram, drive

    1. Take the tram from SW 5th & Oak St station to SE Park Ave stationtram tram MAX Orange Line
    2. Drive from SE Park Ave station to Detroitcar car
    2h 35m
    $18–26

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  • Distance: 105.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Detroit, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Detroit via Salem, Downtown Transit Center - Bay U, and Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb in around 3h 57m.

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