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How to get fromDetroit to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    7h 19m
    $164–287

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 4h
    $227–509

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive 2,340.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Diegocar2,340.9 mi
    36h 40m
    $428–618

Detroit to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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