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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    7h 12m
    $178–708

  2. 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
    $724–1,523

  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 Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 7h
    $448–842

  4. Drive 2,295.7 mi

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

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    9h 3m
    $198–808

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    9h 57m
    $240–960

  7. 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 2m
    $283–1,059

Seattle to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,953.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan, 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 train from Seattle to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 4h.

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