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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    4h 49m
    $250–480

  2. Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    10h 10m
    $228–847

  3. Fly Detroit to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DTW - BFI
    9h 33m
    $379–1,523

  4. 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 6h
    $738–1,688

  5. 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 12h
    $448–818

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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
    11h 42m
    $260–522

  7. Fly Detroit 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
    8h 50m
    $370–1,183

  8. Drive 2,281.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Seattle Airport (SEA)car car 2,281.9 mi
    36h 53m
    $417–602

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other 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 SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Seattle, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, SeaTac/Airport, and SeaTac Station in around 2d 6h.

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