There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Olympia by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
8h 54m$259–561Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DTW - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
10h 28m$211–833Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
2d 7h$559–1,288Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit 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
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
2d 13h$436–708Drive 2,336.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Olympiacar 2,336.2 mi
37h 46m$427–616Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane CLE - SEA
11h 42m$265–521
Detroit to Olympia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Olympia is to fly which costs $250 - $600 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Olympia is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $250 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Detroit and Olympia is 2005 miles. The road distance is 2349.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Olympia without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Detroit to Olympia, including transfers.
Detroit to Olympia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Olympia is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 13h.
Detroit to Olympia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Olympia is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:22 AM in Detroit and 1:22 AM in Olympia.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Olympia, 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 Woodward & Gratiot to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Detroit to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Olympia is 2350 miles. It takes approximately 37h 46m to drive from Detroit to Olympia.
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