What is the cheapest way to get from California to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from California to Detroit is to fly which costs $170 - $430 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from California to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $220 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between California and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Cass & Michigan via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between California and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from California to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from California to Detroit?

The distance between California and Detroit is 2002 miles. The road distance is 2290.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from California to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $700 - $1,600.

How long does it take to get from California to Detroit?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from California to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Detroit bus from?

California to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Detroit train from?

California to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Detroit?

The best way to get from California to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $220 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the California to Detroit bus arrive?

California to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 5:58 PM in California and 8:58 PM in Detroit.

Where does the California to Detroit train arrive?

California to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from California to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Detroit is 2291 miles. It takes approximately 35h 52m to drive from California to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 401+ hotels available in Detroit.

California to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from California to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
5h 59m
$224–424
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
7h 41m
$162–665
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 2h
$719–1,547
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
2d 6h
$442–815
Drive 2,277.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Detroitcar 2,277.3 mi
35h 52m
$416–601
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
7h 18m
$170–425
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
7h 8m
$234–1,005
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
7h 9m
$204–857

California to Detroit by train and tram (Amtrak)

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2d 2hAverage Duration

$719Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,990 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between California, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 2h.

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