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How to get fromSan Francisco to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    5h 56m
    $140–562

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2d 12h
    $787–1,788

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 16h
    $481–866

  4. Drive 2,375 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 2,375 mi
    36h 58m
    $434–627

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    7h 56m
    $206–858

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 40m
    $242–714

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    9h 26m
    $240–960

San Francisco to Detroit Airport (DTW) by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 12h.

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