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How to get fromVan Nuys to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    7h 37m
    $180–565

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 3h
    $804–1,719

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 6h
    $370–756

  4. Drive 2,288.3 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Detroitcar car 2,288.3 mi
    36h 6m
    $418–604

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUR - DTW
    8h 34m
    $218–710

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    10h 53m
    $320–4,535

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    11h 25m
    $222–862

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 2m
    $186–456

Van Nuys to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Van Nuys to Detroit via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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