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How to get fromDetroit to Anaheimby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Anaheim by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Detroit 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
    8h 56m
    $226–706

  2. Fly Detroit to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    10h 5m
    $186–806

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d
    $793–1,683

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $362–704

  5. Drive 2,271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Anaheimcar car 2,271.6 mi
    35h 49m
    $415–599

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 1m
    $186–576

  7. Fly Detroit 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 24m
    $234–437

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    11h 35m
    $192–463

  9. Fly Detroit to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $223–719

Detroit to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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