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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Detroit is to fly which costs $120 - $330 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Detroit. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway 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 6h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Detroit?

The distance between Santa Monica and Detroit is 2021 miles. The road distance is 2306.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $230 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Santa Monica to Detroit, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Detroit?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $460 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Santa Monica to Detroit bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 5:22 AM in Santa Monica and 8:22 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Detroit is 2306 miles. It takes approximately 36h 11m to drive from Santa Monica to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 490+ hotels available in Detroit.

Santa Monica to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
7h 41m
$123–325
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane LAX - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 32m
$110–548
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 4h
$237–602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
2d 6h
$179–457
Drive 2,293 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Detroitcar 2,293 mi
36h 11m
$419–605
Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
11h 52m
$149–470
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Windsor Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane LAX - YQG
10h 59m
$144–606

Santa Monica to Detroit by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

10Weekly Services

2d 4hAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,009 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Campus Martius - Southbound via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 4h.

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