Rome2Rio

How to get fromPalo Alto to Michiganby plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Find Transport to Michigan

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Michigan by plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 15m
    $186–500

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    9h 53m
    $128–352

  3. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 13h
    $1,468–2,363

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 to Detroitbus bus
    2d 14h
    $456–702

  5. Drive  2,416 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Detroitcar car 2,416 mi
    37h 49m
    $399–577

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 52m
    $280–711

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    9h 41m
    $142–613

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    11h 20m
    $151–598

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 2m
    $196–506

Palo Alto to Michigan by train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,468Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Michigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,110.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Detroit via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, Rosemead / Fern, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis in around 2d 14h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There