What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Detroit, MI?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Detroit, MI station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

The distance between Seattle and Detroit, MI is 1971 miles. The road distance is 2308.5 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Detroit, MI without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $240 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Detroit, MI bus from?

Seattle to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

The best way to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $850 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $240 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Seattle to Detroit, MI bus arrive?

Seattle to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Detroit, MI is 2308 miles. It takes approximately 36h 56m to drive from Seattle to Detroit, MI.

Where can I stay near Detroit, MI?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit, MI.

Seattle to Detroit, MI - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SEA - DTW
7h 39m
$128–608
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 to Dickinsonbus
4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2d
$241–837
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 4h
$245–1,369
Drive 2,295.1 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Detroit, MIcar 2,295.1 mi
36h 56m
$419–605
Fly from Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Detroit (DTW)plane PAE - DTW
11h 9m
$129–508
Train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane PDX - DTW
11h 5m
$205–880

Seattle to Detroit, MI by bus

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2dAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,959.8 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d.

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