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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    5h 47m
    $179–517

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $793–1,703

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $363–713

  4. Drive 2,291.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Detroitcar car 2,291.3 mi
    36h 17m
    $419–604

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane LAX - YQG
    8h 50m
    $243–923

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 12m
    $183–434

  7. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 4m
    $323–1,285

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Detroit by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,997.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Campus Martius - Southbound via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 3h.

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