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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $190–587

  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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $826–1,665

  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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $458–806

  4. Drive 2,278.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pontiaccar car 2,278.3 mi
    36h
    $416–601

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $229–733

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 16m
    $228–880

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $324–4,544

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

    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 train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 43m
    $253–465

Los Angeles to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$826Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,034.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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