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How to get fromSan Diego to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 30m
    $231–1,428

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $808–1,727

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $434–793

  4. Drive 2,298.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Ann Arborcar car 2,298.3 mi
    36h 18m
    $420–606

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 46m
    $261–1,026

San Diego to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,987.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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