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How to get fromMichigan to Long Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    7h 18m
    $387–4,212

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GRR - LGB
    10h 22m
    $116–506

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $570–1,464

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 5h
    $355–603

  5. Drive  2,290.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Long Beachcar car 2,290.6 mi
    36h 16m
    $418–604

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    8h 6m
    $176–558

  7. Fly Detroit to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    9h 33m
    $154–704

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    9h 27m
    $249–864

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    11h 2m
    $323–640

  10. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    10h 20m
    $217–776

Michigan to Long Beach by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,993.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to 1st Street Station via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 4h.

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