There are 9 ways to get from Livonia to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
8h 18m$208–761Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
8h 40m$147–470Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 2h$622–1,462Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 7h$407–657Drive 2,259.5 mi
- Drive from Livonia to Los Angelescar 2,259.5 mi
35h 39m$413–596Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DTW - SNA
8h 8m$356–4,171Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DTW - LAX
8h 36m$183–569Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DTW - SMF
8h 42m$228–960Fly to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DTW - LGB
10h 41m$168–708
Livonia to California by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livonia to California is to fly which costs $140 - $470 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Livonia to California is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $350 - $4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to California station. However, there are services departing from Ford & Shotka and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Dearborn, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Livonia to California. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Livonia and California is 1997 miles. The road distance is 2272.7 miles.
The best way to get from Livonia to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Livonia to California, including transfers.
Livonia to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Livonia to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Livonia to California is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and California, 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 bus from Wayne & Warren SW to Los Angeles via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Detroit to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Detroit to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Detroit to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Livonia to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
California is 3h behind Livonia. It is currently 12:08 PM in Livonia and 9:08 AM in California.
Livonia to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to California is 2273 miles. It takes approximately 35h 39m to drive from Livonia to California.
There are 3369+ hotels available in California.



