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How to get fromDetroit to Seattleby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Seattle by plane, bus, train, 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)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 55m
    $138–658

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $545–1,276

  3. Drive 2,295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Seattlecar car 2,295.4 mi
    36h 58m
    $419–606

  4. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CLE - SEA
    11h 2m
    $241–964

Detroit to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours.

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