How to travel from Detroit to Fort Worth, United States of America

The distance between Detroit and Fort Worth is around 1,037 miles (1,669km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Detroit to Fort Worth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas and then to Ft Worth.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Distance1,176 miles (1,893km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Fort Worth

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Fort Worth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $125 and will take around 5h 35m.

The distance between Detroit and Fort Worth is around 1,037 miles (1,669km).

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Detroit and Fort Worth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx $125.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Fort Worth, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Fort Worth. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Fort Worth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas, Ft Worth and Camp Bowie & Montgomery. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Fort Worth. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Fort Worth is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Fort Worth. Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Detroit and Fort Worth. The distance is around 1,176 miles (1,893km) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around $125.

How do I get from Detroit to Fort Worth

Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Fort Worth

Transport options from Detroit to Fort Worth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 35m
$125
hourly1,669km (1,037 miles)
Fly to Dallas (DAL), Train5h 60m
$330
hourly1,765km (1,097 miles)
Fly to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW), Train6h 60m
$375
hourly2,305km (1,432 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8hrs
$450
once daily1,695km (1,053 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
$175
once daily2,013km (1,251 miles)
Drive
19h 55m
$115
on demand1,893km (1,176 miles)

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Airports near Fort Worth

The following major airports near Fort Worth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
20 miles (32km) from Fort Worth
DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (46km) from Fort Worth
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (128km) from Fort Worth