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How to get fromSan Jose to Dearbornby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Dearborn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 15m
    $214–854

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 40m
    $148–572

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train
    2d 12h
    $853–1,814

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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 15h
    $446–858

  5. Drive 2,409.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Dearborncar car 2,409.1 mi
    37h 42m
    $440–636

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    9h 20m
    $231–914

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    10h 37m
    $268–994

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MRY - DTW
    11h 19m
    $265–912

San Jose to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,074.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Michigan & Schaefer via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 12h.

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