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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    7h 12m
    $133–335
  2. 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 2h
    $241–595
  3. 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 3h
    $178–455
  4. Drive 2,276.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Detroitcar car 2,276.8 mi
    35h 53m
    $416–601
  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    8h 39m
    $139–381
  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    9h 58m
    $154–476
  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    10h 51m
    $148–608
  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    9h 51m
    $225–890

Los Angeles Union Station to Detroit by foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, 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 vehicle from Los Angeles Union Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 2h.

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