Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $449
WedJul 30
from $365
ThuJul 31
from $432
FriAug 1
from $438
SatAug 2
from $430
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
from $385

Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$119 - $592Average Duration2d 8h
80kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$194 - $584Average Duration2d 3h
290kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
$119Cheapest ticket
80kgCO₂ emissions

Train Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$385
Average train trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:51am
Distance1974 miles (3183 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Los Angeles to Detroit Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$413
07/27
$370
Today
$499
07/29
$432
07/30
$351
07/31
$416
08/01
$422
08/02
$414
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $351

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

You can expect to pay from $351 to $2,100 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $351 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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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Train from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US

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