There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Dearborn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
5h 24m$211–732Fly to Windsor Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane SAN - YQG
8h 47m$188–769Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain
2d 4h$1,409–2,219Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus
2d 8h$418–665Drive 2,328.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Dearborncar 2,328.8 mi
36h 57m$425–614
San Diego to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Dearborn is to fly which costs $210 - $750 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Schaefer & Michigan via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis and Lafayette & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Dearborn via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between San Diego and Dearborn is 1980 miles. The road distance is 2342.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $1,400 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from San Diego to Dearborn, including transfers.
San Diego to Dearborn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,400 - $2,300 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Windsor Airport via Denver, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Dearborn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Dearborn is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 4:46 AM in San Diego and 7:46 AM in Dearborn.
San Diego to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Dearborn is 2342 miles. It takes approximately 36h 57m to drive from San Diego to Dearborn.
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