There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Space Needle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
7h 49m$255–559Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
2d 4h$1,357–2,144Bus
- 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
2d 11hDrive 2,296.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Space Needlecar 2,296.6 mi
37h 1m$420–606Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- 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
10h 35m$265–522
Detroit to Space Needle by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Space Needle is to fly which costs $250 - $600 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Space Needle is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $250 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at 3rd Ave & Vine St via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Seattle Center via Chicago Union Station, Int'l Dist/Chinatown and Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Detroit and Space Needle is 1971 miles. The road distance is 2310 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Space Needle without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $1,300 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Detroit to Space Needle, including transfers.
Detroit to Space Needle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Space Needle is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,300 - $2,200 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Space Needle via Chicago Union Station, Seattle, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Westlake, Westlake Center, and Seattle Center in around 2d 4h.
- 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
- 7h 44m
- 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
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–470
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- 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
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Space Needle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Space Needle is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:04 PM in Detroit and 3:04 PM in Space Needle.
Detroit to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Space Needle is 2310 miles. It takes approximately 37h 1m to drive from Detroit to Space Needle.
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