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San Jose to Detroit

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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:
$331.68–$382.71

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$433.73
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 Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$535.79

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$956.76
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$956.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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
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 Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville 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
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.76–$54.85
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit,
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$59.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Detroit is to Caltrain and fly which costs $92.39 - $228.26 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Detroit, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from San Jose to Detroit?

The distance between San Jose and Detroit is 3350 km. The road distance is 3904.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $195.65 - $1032.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from San Jose to Detroit, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Detroit?

The best way to get from San Jose to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $217.39 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the San Jose to Detroit bus arrive?

San Jose to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 15:46 in San Jose and 18:46 in Detroit.

Can I drive from San Jose to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Detroit is 3904 km. It takes approximately 37h 27m to drive from San Jose to Detroit.

Which airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Detroit Airport?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Detroit Airport.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

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