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How to get fromDetroit to San Marcosby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to San Marcos by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    8h 24m
    $216–882

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 4h
    $748–1,702

  3. Bus, shuttle

    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 Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    5. Take a shuttle bus from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2d 7h
    $349–680

  4. Drive 2,310 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Marcoscar car 2,310 mi
    36h 25m
    $422–609

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 11m
    $228–769

  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 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    10h 20m
    $219–644

Detroit to San Marcos by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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