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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 51m
    $255–465

  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
    10h 38m
    $241–523

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2d 6h
    $713–1,501

  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
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    2d 12h
    $470–874

  5. Drive 2,308.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Tacomacar car 2,308.8 mi
    37h 16m
    $422–609

Detroit to Tacoma by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,966.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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) every 2 hours. 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 12h.

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