Los Angeles to Detroit Flight Tickets
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Los Angeles has 4 airports, while Detroit has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Los Angeles and Detroit - Airport Transportation
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: From Los Angeles Union Station, you can take the Metrolink OC Line to Tustin, then continue with the bus Line 400 to John Wayne Airport. The total travel time is 151 minutes. Services run every 3 hours and operate during weekday daytime hours.
Bus: From the 6th / Hill stop, take Metro 460 to Disneyland Employee's Entrance, then continue to the airport via Line 43 through Harbor-Macarthur. The travel time is approximately 190-210 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes and operate during daytime hours.
Shuttle: You can reach the airport by booking a reservation with Prime Time Shuttle or Karmel Connect service from hotels or designated points in the city center. Travel time varies between 45-75 minutes depending on traffic and services operate on-demand.
Taxi: You can use taxi services to reach the airport from the city center. Travel time varies between 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are available at all hours.
Car Rental: You can reach the airport with a car rented from the city center. The travel time is approximately 40 minutes and this option provides flexibility.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
How to Get to the Airport
FlyAway Bus: You can board the FlyAway bus from Union Station (downtown). The travel time to the airport varies between approximately 35-60 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes.
Taxi: You can reach the airport by taxi from the Los Angeles city center (central areas like Union Station, Chinatown). The travel time is approximately 26-30 minutes. Taxi services operate 24 hours uninterrupted.
Ride-Share Applications (Uber, Lyft): You can use ride-share applications like Uber or Lyft to reach LAX from the city center. Vehicle pick-up points generally provide easy access in central areas.
Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET)
From Airport to City Center
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the exits of the Coleman A. Young International Airport terminal, providing direct access to downtown Detroit. Travel time ranges from 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft (App-Based Vehicle): You can request a vehicle via Uber or Lyft apps from the airport area, heading to downtown Detroit (e.g., around Hart Plaza). Travel time is 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. The service is uninterrupted 24 hours.
Rental Car: Car rental offices near the airport are limited, but you can rent a car from agencies in downtown Detroit and drive to Conner Ave (11499). Travel time is about 10-15 minutes. Rental services generally operate between 07:00-22:00.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: The SMART 261 bus line provides transportation from the McNamara Terminal to downtown Detroit. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate from 4 AM to midnight.
Taxi: You can get direct transportation from the official taxi stands located at the terminal exits to downtown Detroit. The travel time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft Apps: You can easily call a vehicle from the airport pick-up areas or downtown using rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. The journey to downtown typically takes 20-30 minutes. This service operates 24/7.
Airport Shuttle Services: Private services like Detroit Cars & Airport Shuttle offer transfers from the terminal to downtown. The journey takes about 25-35 minutes. These services generally operate on a reservation basis and provide service at specific times daily.
Car Rental: There are many car rental companies like Hertz and Avis at the airport. You can easily reach downtown via the I-94 highway with your rented vehicle. The travel time varies between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.