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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    7h 20m
    $128–558

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $244–808

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 4h
    $629–1,385

  4. Drive 2,295.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Detroitcar car 2,295.8 mi
    36h 59m
    $419–606

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SEA - YQG
    12h 2m
    $159–709

Seattle, WA to Detroit by foot and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Detroit Bus Station via Seattle Greyhound, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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