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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Detroit

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$382.71

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$357.19
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$433.73

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$586.82

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$140.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
24h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$548.54
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Detroit is to fly which costs $81.52 - $228.26 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Detroit?

The distance between San Francisco and Detroit is 3398 km. The road distance is 3857 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $173.91 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from San Francisco to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Detroit bus from?

San Francisco to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also train, which costs $217.39 - $815.22 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the San Francisco to Detroit bus arrive?

San Francisco to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:35 in San Francisco and 03:35 in Detroit.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Detroit is 3857 km. It takes approximately 36h 59m to drive from San Francisco to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Detroit?

Book your San Francisco to Detroit bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 367+ hotels available in Detroit. Prices start at $59.29 per night.
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