How to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI

Omio recommends booking the train 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 flight with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 flight costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $280.

Distance: 1132 miles (1822 km)

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$391

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$185

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43h 46m

Average total duration

43h 16m

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6h 27m

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3h 27m

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0.5 - 1.6kg

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5.5 - 10.9kg

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from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI

How to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Broward County Transit
11:27PM34h38
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10:05AMDetroit, MI
$5641One-way
2 transfers

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Broward County Transit
11:27PM34h38
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10:05AMDetroit, MI
$5641One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Broward County Transit
11:27PM34h38
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10:05AMDetroit, MI
$5641One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI

Travel to Detroit, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Detroit, MI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI is a flight with an average price of $69 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI:

A flight is $120 (€97) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $190 (€153).

A flight is $211 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $280 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 55m.

Train takes on average 43h 52m.

The distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI is approximately 1132 miles (1822 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI:
  • Flights mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
  • Travel with Broward County Transit to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Detroit, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Detroit, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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