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

The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to California is to fly which costs $160 - $430 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dearborn to California is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $220 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Dearborn and California?

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

How far is it from Dearborn to California?

The distance between Dearborn and California is 1985 miles. The road distance is 2281.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dearborn to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Dearborn to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dearborn to California bus from?

Dearborn to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Train, bus or fly from Dearborn to California?

The best way to get from Dearborn to California is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Dearborn to California bus arrive?

Dearborn to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Dearborn and California?

California is 3h behind Dearborn. It is currently 5:37 PM in Dearborn and 2:37 PM in California.

Can I drive from Dearborn to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to California is 2282 miles. It takes approximately 35h 53m to drive from Dearborn to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3380+ hotels available in California.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dearborn to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
6h 56m
$214–907
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
7h 21m
$142–615
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 2h
$677–1,572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 6h
$437–862
Drive 2,268.3 mi
1. Drive from Dearborn to Los Angelescar 2,268.3 mi
35h 53m
$414–598
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DTW - SNA
6h 53m
$222–427
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DTW - LAX
7h 20m
$169–425
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DTW - SMF
7h 20m
$254–1,106

Dearborn to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$677Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,973.3 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Los Angeles via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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