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How to get fromDetroit to Comptonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train or tram

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    8h 1m
    $126–348

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $231–489

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmerbus bus 60
    2d 3h
    $179–489

  4. Drive 2,284.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Comptoncar car 2,284.1 mi
    36h
    $417–603

  5. Fly Detroit to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    10h 22m
    $138–608

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    10h 30m
    $177–513

  7. Fly Detroit to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    10h 56m
    $140–484

  8. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram tram
    12h
    $155–479

  9. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    12h
    $236–942

Detroit to Compton by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Compton Station via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 3h.

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