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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Detroit, MI by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    7h 47m
    $138–608

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 4h
    $619–1,336

  3. 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 8h
    $421–841

  4. Drive 2,295.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroit, MIcar car 2,295.1 mi
    36h 54m
    $419–605

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 16m
    $235–914

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PAE - DTW
    11h 25m
    $220–880

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    11h 7m
    $233–910

Seattle to Detroit, MI by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus from Seattle Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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