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How to get fromSan Francisco to Detroit Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Detroit Station by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 37m
    $143–566

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    2d 8h
    $440–816

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 12h
    $845–1,796

  4. Drive 2,388.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Detroit Stationcar car 2,388.6 mi
    37h 12m
    $436–630

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    9h 37m
    $219–862

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

    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
    10h 21m
    $245–718

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SFO - YQG
    10h 20m
    $232–866

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    11h 8m
    $245–919

San Francisco to Detroit Station by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,113.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Detroit Station, MI, 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 bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Detroit via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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