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How to get fromIrvine to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)planeSNA - DTW
    5h 40m
    $142–455

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)planeLAX - DTW
    8h 12m
    $141–337

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    2d 2h
    $225–1,757

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    2d 7h
    $212–547

  5. Drive 2,277.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Detroitcar2,277.1 mi
    35h 42m
    $416–601

Irvine to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Detroit via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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