Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Detroit.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to DetroitAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego to Detroit: Trip Overview
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Based on 5092 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $243.00
San Diego to Detroit Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego to Detroit was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $206To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Detroit, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $206 to $1,461 for a train ticket from San Diego to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-05-05.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Detroit you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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