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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana 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 48m
    $169–494

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)planeLAX - DTW
    8h 6m
    $141–346

  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
    $245–1,858

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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 5h
    $231–533

  5. Drive 2,275 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Detroitcar2,275 mi
    35h 39m
    $416–600

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)planeSAN - DTW
    8h 55m
    $199–833

Santa Ana to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana to Detroit via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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