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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORF - DTW
    3h 49m
    $143–612

  2. Drive  681.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Detroitcar car 681.9 mi
    12h 25m
    $113–163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 35m
    $125–221

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 32m
    $424–719

Virginia Beach to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Detroit Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop in around 19h 35m.

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