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How to get fromLos Angeles to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Detroit Airport (DTW) 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
    5h 59m
    $178–563

  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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $798–1,647

  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 Dearbornbus bus
    2d 6h
    $431–760

  4. Drive 2,261.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 2,261.6 mi
    35h 37m
    $413–597

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    7h 22m
    $207–809

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    9h 8m
    $206–856

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    8h 33m
    $312–4,520

  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
    8h 35m
    $259–1,581

  9. Fly from Santa Monica

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMO - DTW
    10h 19m
    $213–853

Los Angeles to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), 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 train from Los Angeles to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 2h.

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