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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    6h 54m
    $190–565

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    8h 27m
    $179–761

  3. 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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2d 1h
    $1,387–2,126

  4. 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 Dearbornbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive  2,267.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Dearborncar car 2,267.2 mi
    35h 53m
    $414–598

  6. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    9h 30m
    $320–4,127

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    10h 7m
    $268–1,108

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    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
    9h 33m
    $270–857

Los Angeles to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,005.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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