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How to get fromSan Diego to Dearbornby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    5h 32m
    $211–362

  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 Dearborntrain train
    2d 4h
    $820–1,749

  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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 8h
    $388–785

  4. Drive 2,328.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Dearborncar car 2,328.8 mi
    36h 57m
    $425–614

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SAN - YQG
    9h 32m
    $248–936

San Diego to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$820Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,968.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Michigan & Schaefer via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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