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

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    6h 45m
    $204–604

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    9h 18m
    $126–556

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $1,357–2,149

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    2d 8h
    $415–699

  5. Drive  2,277.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Detroitcar car 2,277.1 mi
    35h 54m
    $376–544

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    8h 10m
    $208–267

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    9h 31m
    $258–1,580

Irvine to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Campus Martius - Southbound via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 3h.

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