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Detroit to California

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Cheapest
By car (1 070 km)
11 h 24 min
1070 km.
from $58
Other
Rideshare
11 h 24 min
1070 km.
from $13.96
Bus
2 d 3 h 50 min
3102 km.
from $664.17
Bus, Train
2 d 4 h 25 min
3101 km.
from $405.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$535.02

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.59–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$471.33
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.90–$700.62
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$420.37
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$382.16
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$484.07

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$611.45–$1,273.86
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,146.47
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$585.98
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$828.01
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$624.19
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$891.70
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$547.76
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$636.93

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$114.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to California?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to California is to fly which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to California?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to California is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $152.17 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to California station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Gary Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Detroit to California?

The distance between Detroit and California is 3184 km. The road distance is 3671.5 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to California without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $163.04 - $1032.61 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to California?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Detroit to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to California bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to California?

The best way to get from Detroit to California is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $152.17 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Detroit to California bus arrive?

Detroit to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and California?

California is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 14:35 in Detroit and 11:35 in California.

Can I drive from Detroit to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to California is 3671 km. It takes approximately 35h 38m to drive from Detroit to California.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to California?

Book your Detroit to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 15+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $86.47 per night.
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