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How to get fromOrange to Pontiacby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Orange to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit, train

    best
    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
    7h 47m
    $350–4,569

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $197–598

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $801–1,709

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    2d 7h
    $353–704

  5. Drive 2,272.2 mi

    1. Drive from Orange to Pontiaccar car 2,272.2 mi
    35h 56m
    $415–599

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SNA - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    8h 24m
    $240–761

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    10h 52m
    $260–1,582

Orange to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,008.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Orange to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim to Downtown Pontiac via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 2d 7h.

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