What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit is to train and fly which costs $140 - $350 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $160 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Detroit, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Detroit?

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

How far is it from Santa Ana to Detroit?

The distance between Santa Ana and Detroit is 1995 miles. The road distance is 2288.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $240 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Detroit?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Santa Ana to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Detroit bus from?

Santa Ana to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Detroit train from?

Santa Ana to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Ana to Detroit?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $500 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Santa Ana to Detroit bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 1:58 AM in Santa Ana and 4:58 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Santa Ana to Detroit train arrive?

Santa Ana to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Detroit is 2288 miles. It takes approximately 35h 53m to drive from Santa Ana to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 477+ hotels available in Detroit.

Santa Ana to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
5h 49m
$169–494
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)plane LAX - DTW
8h 8m
$141–346
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 2h
$240–1,649
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
$186–494
Drive 2,275 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Detroitcar 2,275 mi
35h 53m
$416–600
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)plane SAN - DTW
8h 56m
$209–883

Santa Ana to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

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2d 2hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,983 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) 5 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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