What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which costs $130 - $600 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Seattle and Ann Arbor is 1983 miles. The road distance is 2268.2 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 47h 35m and costs $250 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Ann Arbor bus from?

Seattle to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Ann Arbor train from?

Seattle to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train or bus from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Seattle to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 47h 35m and costs $250 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Seattle to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Seattle to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:37 AM in Seattle and 2:37 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Seattle to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Seattle to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ann Arbor is 2268 miles. It takes approximately 35h 56m to drive from Seattle to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle to Ann Arbor?

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Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 108+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Seattle to Ann Arbor - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Detroit, bus
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)SEA - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
8h 10m
$132–573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billings
3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinson
4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
47h 35m
$252–844
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationWolverine
2d 3h
$353–1,744
Drive 2,255 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Ann Arbor2,255 mi
35h 56m
$412–595
Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)SEA - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
12h 27m
$175–785

Seattle to Ann Arbor by bus

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47h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,971.5 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ann Arbor via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 47h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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