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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to La Jolla by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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 5m
    $214–757

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,412–2,228

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 8h
    $443–729

  4. Drive  2,338 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to La Jollacar car 2,338 mi
    36h 58m
    $414–597

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    9h 4m
    $332–1,092

Detroit to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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