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How to get fromDetroit to Californiaby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to California by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    7h 30m
    $89–138

  2. Drive 315.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Californiacar car 315.9 mi
    5h 31m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Californiataxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $146–277

  4. Fly, bus, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DTW - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4bus bus
    3. Take the train from Gateway Station to Library Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Library Station to Californiataxi taxi
    6h 12m

Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and California, Washington County, PA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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