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

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    6h 45m
    $252–462

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    9h 37m
    $238–520

  3. 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 5h
    $795–1,688

  4. 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 12h
    $480–864

  5. Drive 2,298.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to SeaTaccar car 2,298.1 mi
    37h 8m
    $420–606

Detroit to SeaTac by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and SeaTac, 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 train from Detroit to SeaTac/Airport via Chicago Union Station, Seattle, and Int'l Dist/Chinatown in around 2d 5h.

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