How to Travel from
San Francisco to Michigan
by Route or Car
Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Michigan
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 871 km)
37 h 3 min
3871 km.
from $212
Other
Bus
2 d 10 h 45 min
3216 km.
from $743.26
Train
2 d 12 h 21 min
3218 km.
from $610.76
Train, Plane
8 h 20 min
3217 km.
from $252.51
Transport providers
Airlines
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:
$282.61–$326.09
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$478.26
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$304.35
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$423.91
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$293.48
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$369.57
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$500.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$228.26
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$369.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$489.13
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$500.00
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:
$9.24–$11.96
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:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
24h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$467.39
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Michigan?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Michigan is to fly which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 9h 13m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Michigan?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Michigan?
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Michigan 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 Michigan?
The distance between San Francisco and Michigan is 3387 km. The road distance is 3857 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to Michigan without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Michigan 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 Michigan?
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from San Francisco to Michigan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to Michigan bus from?
San Francisco to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Michigan?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 50m 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 Michigan bus arrive?
San Francisco to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Michigan?
Michigan is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 19:54 in San Francisco and 22:54 in Michigan.
Can I drive from San Francisco to Michigan?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Michigan is 3857 km. It takes approximately 36h 59m to drive from San Francisco to Michigan.
How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Michigan?
Book your San Francisco to Michigan bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Michigan?
There are 16+ hotels available in Michigan. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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