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How to get fromMichigan to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Michigan to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    6h 54m
    $204–367

  2. Fly Detroit to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    7h 22m
    $153–616

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h
    $792–1,683

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $432–772

  5. Drive 2,278.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Los Angelescar car 2,278.5 mi
    35h 53m
    $416–601

  6. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    6h 43m
    $272–767

  7. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    7h 15m
    $179–565

  8. Fly Detroit to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    7h 20m
    $224–906

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

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    9h 21m
    $284–1,019

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 51m
    $300–605

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    10h 53m
    $275–1,027

Michigan to California by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Los Angeles via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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