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How to get fromSanta Monica to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    7h 24m
    $123–345

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 4h
    $552–1,342

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 6h
    $374–747

  5. Drive 2,293 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Detroitcar car 2,293 mi
    36h 11m
    $419–605

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane LAX - LAN
    9h 6m
    $153–655

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    9h 34m
    $225–1,007

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BUR - GRR
    11h 11m
    $274–1,218

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    11h 35m
    $149–470

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Michigan, 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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