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 $130 - $350 and takes 7h 14m.

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 7h and costs $170 - $800.

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 Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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 2054 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 $230 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 7h and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 2 days 3h.

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 10:31 PM in California and 1:31 AM 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 53m to drive from California to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Detroit?

Book your California to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 395+ hotels available in Detroit.

California to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from California to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
7h
$174–755
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
7h 14m
$133–345
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
$230–1,477
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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
2d 3h
$181–478
Drive 2,277.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Detroitcar 2,277.3 mi
35h 53m
$416–601
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
7h 1m
$194–857
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
7h 38m
$142–615
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane SJC - DTW
7h 26m
$188–808
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
9h 24m
$148–468

California to Detroit by train and tram (Amtrak)

10Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Detroit.

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Distance: 2,041.6 mi
Duration: 7h

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. 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.

Airlines

Website: delta.com

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 6h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 7h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–850

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 8h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–500

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via Covington

Ave. Duration: 6h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via Indianapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 3m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 8h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–500

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 34m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 7h 9m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 9h 16m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–650

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