There are 4 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
7h 24m$260–570Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
2d 3h$1,334–2,105Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
2d 8hDrive 2,254.5 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Seattlecar 2,254.5 mi
36h 19m$412–595
Ann Arbor to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle is to bus and fly which costs $260 - $600 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle is to bus and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Seattle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Seattle is 1976 miles. The road distance is 2267.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $1,300 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Seattle is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $1,300 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ann Arbor to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Seattle is 3h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 11:49 AM in Ann Arbor and 8:49 AM in Seattle.
Ann Arbor to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Seattle is 2268 miles. It takes approximately 36h 19m to drive from Ann Arbor to Seattle.
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