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How to get fromDetroit to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 38m
    $195–855

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $1,354–2,137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h

  4. Drive  2,295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Seattlecar car 2,295.4 mi
    36h 58m
    $379–548

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CLE - SEA
    10h 27m
    $215–848

Detroit to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,957.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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