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How to Travel from

Detroit to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$382.16

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$356.68
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$445.85
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$420.37
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.90–$700.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$585.98
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$636.93
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,146.47

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$382.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$471.33
Plane from Detroit to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
9h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$585.98
Plane from Detroit to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$547.76
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$433.11
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$891.70

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
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
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39
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 San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to San Francisco is to fly which costs $81.52 - $228.26 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco via Gary Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Detroit to San Francisco?

The distance between Detroit and San Francisco is 3396 km. The road distance is 3857.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $195.65 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Detroit to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Detroit to San Francisco is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Detroit to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Detroit and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 07:12 in Detroit and 04:12 in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Detroit to San Francisco?

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

Which airlines fly from Detroit Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Detroit Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport.

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

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

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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