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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    5h 15m
    $224–1,414

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    7h 39m
    $118–464

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h
    $787–1,682

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $422–767

  5. Drive 2,262.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Los Angelescar car 2,262.1 mi
    35h 37m
    $413–597

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    5h 4m
    $353–4,490

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    5h 36m
    $184–528

  8. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    5h 43m
    $141–543

  9. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    5h 41m
    $233–919

Detroit Airport (DTW) to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and California, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Los Angeles via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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