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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    5h 51m
    $259–460

  2. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane DTW - PAE
    10h 44m
    $195–720

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $787–1,682

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn 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
    $452–832

  5. Drive 2,279 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Seattlecar car 2,279 mi
    36h 42m
    $416–601

  6. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DTW - BFI
    9h 27m
    $368–1,421

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    10h 4m
    $245–860

  8. Fly to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DTW - YVR
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane plane
    7h 41m
    $272–1,233

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Seattle via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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