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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 45m
    $219–797

  2. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 27m
    $194–605

  3. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 2h
    $577–1,475

  4. 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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2d 8h
    $355–603

  5. Drive  2,296.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Clementecar car 2,296.3 mi
    36h 14m
    $420–606

  6. Fly Detroit 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 41m
    $314–4,118

  7. Fly Detroit to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    12h 33m
    $223–674

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    12h 55m
    $200–485

  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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    13h 48m
    $217–906

Detroit to San Clemente by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,042 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 8h.

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