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How to get fromLos Angeles to Detroit, MIby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Detroit, MI by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    7h 26m
    $180–565

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    9h 11m
    $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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $661–1,463

  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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 4h
    $361–600

  5. Drive  2,276.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Detroit, MIcar car 2,276.7 mi
    35h 51m
    $416–601

  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    9h 55m
    $312–4,120

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    11h 2m
    $308–1,308

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

    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
    10h 3m
    $235–824

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h 46m
    $186–446

Los Angeles to Detroit, MI by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,012.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Detroit, MI via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Woodward & Baltimore, and Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15 in around 2d 2h.

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