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How to get fromSanta Ana to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    5h 38m
    $330–4,135

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SNA - LAN
    7h 42m
    $160–635

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 2h
    $572–1,479

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 6h
    $362–613

  5. Drive  2,275 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Detroitcar car 2,275 mi
    35h 52m
    $416–600

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SNA - FNT
    6h 13m
    $188–673

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    7h 57m
    $242–987

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    8h 25m
    $187–585

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    8h 47m
    $224–803

Santa Ana to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Campus Martius - Southbound via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 2h.

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