There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Michigan 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 Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SAN - LAN
6h 59m$107–455Train (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 Detroittrain
2d 4h$703–1,871Bus
- 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, IN to Detroit, MIbus
2d 7h$381–643Drive 2,338.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Detroitcar 2,338.9 mi
36h 57m$427–617Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SAN - GRR
7h 42m$108–451
San Diego to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Michigan is to fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Michigan. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Detroit, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Michigan. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between San Diego and Michigan is 1980 miles. The road distance is 2352.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $700 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from San Diego to Michigan, including transfers.
San Diego to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Michigan, 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 Campus Martius - Southbound via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
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
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Michigan is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:35 AM in San Diego and 3:35 AM in Michigan.
San Diego to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Michigan is 2353 miles. It takes approximately 36h 57m to drive from San Diego to Michigan.
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