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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 39m
    $185–578

  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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d
    $804–1,618

  3. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $438–776

  4. Drive 2,236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ann Arborcar car 2,236.7 mi
    35h 13m
    $409–590

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 2m
    $224–724

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 48m
    $223–871

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 13m
    $319–4,535

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 15m
    $247–456

Los Angeles to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,014.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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