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How to get fromDetroit to La Jollaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    8h 2m
    $204–367

  2. 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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $359–729

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    4. Drive from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to La Jollacar car
    2d 3h
    $811–1,714

  4. Drive 2,338 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to La Jollacar car 2,338 mi
    36h 57m
    $427–617

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    8h 46m
    $312–942

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 7m
    $229–667

Detroit to La Jolla by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 2h.

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