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How to get fromAnaheim to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Anaheim to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    7h 42m
    $204–604

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 1h
    $1,363–2,101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    2d 6h
    $414–696

  4. Drive  2,270.1 mi

    1. Drive from Anaheim to Detroitcar car 2,270.1 mi
    35h 50m
    $375–542

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    8h 6m
    $207–265

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    9h 46m
    $296–1,306

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    9h 18m
    $266–1,586

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ONT - DTW
    11h 9m
    $247–660

Anaheim to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,988.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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