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How to get fromDetroit to Tacomaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Tacoma by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 47m
    $258–558

  2. 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 Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,163–1,891

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus 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 11h
    $479–741

  4. Drive  2,308.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Tacomacar car 2,308.8 mi
    37h 16m
    $408–590

Detroit to Tacoma by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,963 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 11h.

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