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How to get fromDetroit to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeDTW - SEA
    8h
    $142–652

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SeattletrainEmpire Builder
    2d 4h
    $347–2,427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    6. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2d 10h
    $359–865

  4. Drive 2,295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Seattlecar2,295.4 mi
    36h 36m
    $419–606

  5. Fly from Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeYQG - SEA
    16h 44m
    $166–756

Detroit to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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