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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $203. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $203, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 1132 miles (1822 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$359 Average price | $378 Average price | $326 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 38m Average total duration 45h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 20m Average total duration 33h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.5 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $359 (€290).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $378 (€305).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 50m.
Train takes on average 45h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI
How to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
9:45 AM32h15Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL6:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
9:45 AM32h15Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL6:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA1861 · AA3707:39 PM4h54Fort Lauderdale International Airport12:33 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
Other options
98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 6049 AMTRAK7:45 AM47h50Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL7:35 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$3801One-way2 transfers
40 Floridian · 6049 AMTRAK11:43 AM43h52Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL7:35 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$3951One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 352 Wolverine11:43 AM57h07Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL8:50 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$4061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
7:25 PM38h30Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL9:55 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1731One-way3 transfers
· 12:30 AM33h25Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL9:55 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
9:45 AM37h10Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)10:55 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$2091One-way3 transfers
AA1855+
AA51693:22 PM8h35Fort Lauderdale International Airport11:57 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
AA277 · AA6904:27 PM7h14Fort Lauderdale International Airport11:41 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
AA811+
AA350012:15 PM8h11Fort Lauderdale International Airport8:26 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $359 (€290).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $378 (€305).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 50m.
Train takes on average 45h 8m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
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