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How to get fromMichigan to Orange Countyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Orange County by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    6h 33m
    $332–4,542

  2. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 5m
    $190–588

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $800–1,646

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 5h
    $354–707

  5. Drive 2,276.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Orange Countycar car 2,276.3 mi
    35h 52m
    $416–601

  6. 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 3m
    $274–1,044

  7. 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
    10h 41m
    $279–581

  8. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 49m
    $253–1,572

Michigan to Orange County by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Santa Ana via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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