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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to fly and BART which costs $110 - $470 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 8h 8m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Berkeley via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Detroit to Berkeley?

The distance between Detroit and Berkeley is 2137 miles. The road distance is 2395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $230 - $1,800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Detroit to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Berkeley bus from?

Detroit to Berkeley bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Berkeley train from?

Detroit to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $230 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $700 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $800 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Detroit to Berkeley bus arrive?

Detroit to Berkeley bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:56 AM in Detroit and 3:56 AM in Berkeley.

Where does the Detroit to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detroit to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Berkeley is 2395 miles. It takes approximately 36h 51m to drive from Detroit to Berkeley.

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

Book your Detroit to Berkeley bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 807+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Detroit to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Berkeley by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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 Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)DTW - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
8h 8m
$113–466
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
2d 11h
$239–1,733
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeley
2d 11h
$237–673
Drive 2,381.1 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Berkeley2,381.1 mi
36h 51m
$435–628
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)DTW - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
8h 48m
$192–765
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)DTW - OAK
9h 30m
$185–759
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)DTW - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
10h 16m
$211–836

Detroit to Berkeley by train and subway (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 11hAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Berkeley.

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Distance: 2,124.8 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Downtown Berkeley via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Berkeley via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–450

Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–450

Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–460

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

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 21m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 33m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Detroit to Oakland International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 9h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Detroit to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 13m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Detroit to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 22m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Detroit to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 56m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 12m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $190–800

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