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How to get fromMichigan to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    6h 22m
    $172–552

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GRR - LAX
    8h 48m
    $144–464

  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 3h
    $796–1,697

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $364–712

  5. Drive 2,292.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 2,292.1 mi
    36h 17m
    $419–605

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    10h 30m
    $178–501

  7. Bus, bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    9h 52m
    $174–459

Michigan to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$796Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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