What is the cheapest way to get from California to Dearborn?

The cheapest way to get from California to Dearborn is to fly which costs $140 - $470 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Dearborn?

The fastest way to get from California to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $350 - $4,200.

Is there a direct bus between California and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Michigan & Schaefer via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between California and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct train from California to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from California to Dearborn?

The distance between California and Dearborn is 1995 miles. The road distance is 2280.4 miles.

How do I travel from California to Dearborn without a car?

The best way to get from California to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from California to Dearborn?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from California to Dearborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Dearborn bus from?

California to Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Dearborn train from?

California to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Dearborn?

The best way to get from California to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $350 - $4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the California to Dearborn bus arrive?

California to Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Dearborn?

Dearborn is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 2:46 AM in California and 5:46 AM in Dearborn.

Where does the California to Dearborn train arrive?

California to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from California to Dearborn?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Dearborn is 2280 miles. It takes approximately 35h 53m to drive from California to Dearborn.

Where can I stay near Dearborn?

There are 549+ hotels available in Dearborn.

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

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
5h 36m
$354–4,164
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
7h 18m
$143–465
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
2d 1h
$669–1,472
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 Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
2d 5h
$391–702
Drive 2,267.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Dearborncar 2,267.2 mi
35h 53m
$414–598
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
6h 46m
$204–757
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
6h 57m
$180–565
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
6h 47m
$194–855
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane LGB - DTW
8h 38m
$313–1,303

California to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,983.5 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between California, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 11m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–850

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 14m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 7h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $190–800

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–800

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–850

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 22m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $200–850

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $200–850

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 7h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Detroit via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 2m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $310–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Detroit via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 32m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $310–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $310–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Detroit via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 7h 57m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $340–1,400

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