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How to get fromTexas to Pontiacby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Texas to Pontiac by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Dallas, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DAL - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $145–686

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $140–1,032

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h 17m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    36h 42m
    $273–414

  5. Drive  1,296.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Pontiaccar car 1,296.2 mi
    22h 22m
    $214–310

  6. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IAH - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $142–244

  7. Fly from San Antonio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $200–931

  8. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DFW - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $172–523

  9. Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    32h 17m

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    37h 11m
    $860–1,367

Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,031.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Downtown Pontiac via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 36h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Pontiac Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 11m.

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