Train from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Diego to Detroit on 4 February
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Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Amtrak StationCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Amtrak StationFastest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
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Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
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Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Detroit

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just £190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
2d 7hAverage duration
1964 milesDistance
288kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£125 - £444Average duration2d 13h
79kg CO₂e
Average price£190 - £1,176Average duration2d 7h
288kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Detroit?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Detroit start from £190. The average price for this train route is around £259. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Diego to Detroit?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Detroit is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 1964 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Diego to Detroit route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Detroit?

    The earliest train from San Diego to Detroit departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/02
£214
02/02
£211
Today
£264
04/02
£218
05/02
£215
06/02
£193
07/02
£218
08/02
£211
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 6 Feb 2026 with a price of £193

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £193 to £1,223 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £193, which is on 2026-02-06.

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