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

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    6h 35m
    $222–1,502

  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 Diegotrain train
    2d 4h
    $821–1,755

  3. 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 7h
    $382–754

  4. Drive 2,340.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Diegocar car 2,340.9 mi
    36h 56m
    $428–618

Detroit to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$821Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and San Diego, 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 train from Detroit to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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