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

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    5h 43m
    $211–732

  2. Fly to Windsor Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SAN - YQG
    10h 10m
    $209–829

  3. 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 Detroittrain train
    2d 4h
    $647–1,529

  4. 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
    $385–672

  5. Drive  2,338.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Detroitcar car 2,338.9 mi
    36h 57m
    $427–617

San Diego to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$647Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,975.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Detroit, 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 Detroit via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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