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

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DTW - SJC
    7h 13m
    $228–1,008

  2. Fly Detroit to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    7h 46m
    $122–485

  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
    2d 2h
    $187–643

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $230–1,698

  5. Drive 2,278.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Los Angelescar car 2,278.5 mi
    35h 51m
    $416–601

  6. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    7h 20m
    $204–907

  7. Fly Detroit to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    7h 18m
    $224–1,006

  8. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    8h 10m
    $133–346

  9. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    9h 49m
    $148–468

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    11h 22m
    $223–950

Michigan to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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