The train between San Francisco and Detroit takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from San Francisco to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between San Francisco and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 9:28 PM at night, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Detroit at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Detroit. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Detroit station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 23h.
San Francisco to Detroit train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
San Francisco to Detroit train services, operated by BART, arrive at Detroit station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Detroit is 3,358.9 km. The road distance is 4,337 km.
You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Detroit via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.