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How to get fromPasadena to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Pasadena to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    8h 6m
    $181–567

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $792–1,692

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 5h
    $354–697

  4. Drive 2,269.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Detroitcar car 2,269.1 mi
    35h 44m
    $415–599

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    10h 11m
    $210–814

  6. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    11h
    $208–858

  7. Tram, train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    11h 22m
    $315–4,519

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 31m
    $186–458

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    11h 19m
    $264–1,589

Pasadena to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,021.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 3h.

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