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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    10h 44m
    $190–581

  2. Train

    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 L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 5h
    $801–1,703

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus 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 Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2d 13h
    $392–756

  4. Drive 2,252.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lancastercar car 2,252.6 mi
    35h 54m
    $412–594

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    11h 58m
    $243–969

  6. Fly 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 14m
    $207–674

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 3m
    $318–4,525

  8. Fly 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 Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 17m
    $275–1,608

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DTW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    14h 15m
    $312–555

Detroit to Lancaster by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,087.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 44m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Lancaster via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 2d 13h.

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