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How to get fromCalifornia to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    6h 43m
    $164–755

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 18m
    $122–565

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $706–1,552

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 3h
    $397–769

  5. Drive 2,277.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Detroitcar car 2,277.3 mi
    35h 53m
    $416–601

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    6h 55m
    $140–355

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    6h 47m
    $164–757

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SAN - GRR
    9h 19m
    $366–1,709

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    9h 5m
    $218–428

California to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$706Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other 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.

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