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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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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 10m
    $274–704

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h 55m
    $133–566

  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 to Detroitbus bus
    2d 12h
    $456–757

  4. 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 Detroittrain train
    2d 13h
    $1,477–2,381

  5. Drive  2,419.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Detroitcar car 2,419.2 mi
    37h 43m
    $442–638

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

    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 39m
    $148–572

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    9h 4m
    $136–556

  8. 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 37m
    $258–919

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 2m
    $230–758

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $198–570

San Jose to Michigan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,074.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United 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 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 around 2d 12h.

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