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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    5h 15m
    $388–4,535
  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    7h 37m
    $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 4h
    $789–1,684
  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 8h
    $425–774
  5. Drive 2,274.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Long Beachcar car 2,274.2 mi
    35h 59m
    $415–600
  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    6h 3m
    $181–521
  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    9h 16m
    $244–951
  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    8h 22m
    $238–1,436

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$789Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to 1st Street Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 4h.

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