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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    9h 32m
    $506–4,506

  2. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 7m
    $192–486

  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
    $1,354–2,137

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus 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
    $407–684

  5. Drive  2,269 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Fullertoncar car 2,269 mi
    35h 48m
    $415–599

  6. Fly Detroit to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    11h 2m
    $207–858

  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 30m
    $259–847

  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
    12h 3m
    $202–379

  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 38m
    $235–637

Detroit to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,994.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Fullerton, 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 train from Detroit to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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