There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Tacoma 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 from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
7h 38m$258–558Bus, 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 Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
2d 6h$608–1,390Bus
- 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 Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
2d 11h$444–834Drive 2,308.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Tacomacar 2,308.8 mi
37h 16m$422–609Bus 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 21m$264–525
Detroit to Tacoma by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Tacoma is to fly which costs $250 - $600 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Tacoma is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $250 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Detroit and Tacoma is 1974 miles. The road distance is 2322.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Tacoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Detroit to Tacoma, including transfers.
Detroit to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Tacoma is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 2 days 11h.
Detroit to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Tacoma is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:28 PM in Detroit and 6:28 PM in Tacoma.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- 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
- $550–1,300
- 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
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Tacoma is 2322 miles. It takes approximately 37h 16m to drive from Detroit to Tacoma.
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