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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    6h 1m
    $178–518

  2. 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
    $733–1,684

  3. 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 9h
    $418–764

  4. Drive 2,278 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Santa Monica Piercar car 2,278 mi
    35h 54m
    $416–601

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    8h 35m
    $233–945

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    10h 5m
    $310–4,433

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    10h 17m
    $262–843

  8. Fly to Santa Monica

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane DTW - SMO
    7h 58m
    $201–576

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Broadway / Ocean via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 4h.

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