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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    7h 31m
    $258–488

  2. Fly to Windsor Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SEA - YQG
    12h 8m
    $219–859

  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
    $785–1,632

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $399–768

  5. Drive 2,295.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroitcar car 2,295.7 mi
    36h 56m
    $419–606

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SEA - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 9m
    $263–529

Seattle to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$785Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,959.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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