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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $234–1,438

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 to Pontiacbus bus
    11h 58m
    $122–474

  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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,416–2,246

  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 to Detroitbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    2d 9h
    $429–716

  5. Drive  2,339.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Pontiaccar car 2,339.9 mi
    37h 5m
    $400–578

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SAN - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    8h 25m
    $145–505

  7. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane SAN - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Pontiacbus bus
    10h 4m
    $142–504

San Diego to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,998.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Downtown Pontiac via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 2d 9h.

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