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

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

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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 22m
    $234–704

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    7h 34m
    $147–572

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 12h
    $390–790

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $855–1,821

  5. Drive 2,419.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Detroitcar car 2,419.6 mi
    37h 45m
    $442–638

  6. 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 10m
    $256–1,106

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h 45m
    $288–1,131

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    10h 30m
    $256–942

  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 13m
    $192–730

Santa Clara to Michigan by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,077.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Michigan, 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 El Camino & Jefferson to Detroit, MI via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 12h.

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