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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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)planeSEA - DTW
    7h 30m
    $131–538

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2550
    2d 4h
    $236–2,283

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    6. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    2d 10h
    $449–916

  4. Drive 2,295.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroitcar2,295.7 mi
    36h 37m
    $419–606

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)planeSEA - YQG
    11h 46m
    $165–656

Seattle to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Detroit, MI via Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 10h.

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