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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $339 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $339, while a flight costs an average of $720.
Distance: 1967 miles (3167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$339 Average price Cheapest | $720 Average price | $520 Average price | $471 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54h 19m Average total duration 53h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 51h 43m Average total duration 51h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.2 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 9.5 - 19.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $181 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA costing on average $520 (€435).
A bus is $381 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA costing on average $720 (€602).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 43m.
Bus takes on average 54h 19m.
Tickets start at around $339 (€283) compared to roughly $471 (€395) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133 (€111). The journey takes 53h 49m versus 33h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · · 7:25 AM60h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$1471One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 7:25 AM60h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$1471One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus+ · · 7:25 AM60h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$1471One-way4 transfers
Other options
- · · · 11:15 PM68h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$1511One-way5 transfers
- · · · 7:55 PM66h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$1561One-way5 transfers
- +FlixBus++FlixBus8:20 AM64h55Detroit, Greyhound Terminal10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$1761One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $181 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA costing on average $520 (€435).
A bus is $381 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA costing on average $720 (€602).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 43m.
Bus takes on average 54h 19m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
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