What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Detroit is to bus and Caltrain and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Detroit is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Detroit, MI via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Detroit via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Salinas to Detroit?

The distance between Salinas and Detroit is 2205 miles. The road distance is 2491 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $470 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Detroit?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Salinas to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Detroit bus from?

Salinas to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Detroit train from?

Salinas to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train, bus or fly from Salinas to Detroit?

The best way to get from Salinas to Detroit is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $470 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Salinas to Detroit bus arrive?

Salinas to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

What is the time difference between Salinas and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 6:52 PM in Salinas and 9:52 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Salinas to Detroit train arrive?

Salinas to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Detroit is 2491 miles. It takes approximately 38h 42m to drive from Salinas to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 441+ hotels available in Detroit.

Salinas to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Detroit by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
9h 8m
$154–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
2d 14h
$471–890
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
2d 14h
$699–1,623
Drive 2,476.5 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Detroitcar 2,476.5 mi
38h 42m
$452–653
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane SJC - DTW
9h 2m
$214–860
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Detroit (DTW)plane MRY - DTW
10h 59m
$157–708
Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
13h 18m
$223–916

Salinas to Detroit by bus

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2d 14hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,192 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Detroit, MI via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Detroit via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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