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

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Next departures from San Diego to Detroit on 29 January
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Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
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Old Town San Diego
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:46 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 13hAverage duration
3168 kmDistance
79kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€125 - €559Average duration2d 13h
79kg CO₂e
Average price€194 - €1,490Average 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 €194. The average price for this train route is around €314. 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 3167 km. 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
26/01
€282
27/01
€761
Today
€328
29/01
€286
30/01
€289
31/01
€279
01/02
€242
02/02
€242
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 1 Feb 2026 with a price of €242

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 €242 to €1,896 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 €242, which is on 2026-02-01.

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