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How to get fromSan Jose to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    8h 34m
    $224–904

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 59m
    $198–772

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 12h
    $400–757

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 12h
    $849–1,802

  5. Drive 2,419.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Detroitcar car 2,419.2 mi
    37h 42m
    $442–638

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 39m
    $231–914

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 56m
    $278–1,043

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SFO - YQG
    11h 45m
    $229–873

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 32m
    $254–923

San Jose to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Detroit, 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 bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Detroit, MI via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, Rosemead / Fern, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 12h.

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