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How to get fromTijuana to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    8h 49m
    $209–886

  2. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TIJ - DTW
    9h 4m
    $160–661

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 6h
    $251–1,799

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 6h
    $235–519

  5. Drive 2,306.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Detroitcar car 2,306.9 mi
    38h 19m
    $421–609

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    11h 24m
    $169–445

  7. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CLD - DTW
    13h 7m
    $162–693

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SAN - YQG
    14h 5m
    $260–1,037

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $267–855

Tijuana to Detroit by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Detroit via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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