There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities 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 to Tri-Cities Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane DTW - PSC
8h 59m$182–802Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d$1,258–1,943Bus
- 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 Pasco Bus Stopbus
2d 6hDrive 2,156 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Tri-Citiescar 2,156 mi
34h 44m$394–569Fly to Walla Walla Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)plane DTW - ALW
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Airport to Pasco Transit Center, WAbus
14h 17m$233–928
Detroit to Tri-Cities by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St and 22nd Ave Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Tri-Cities station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Pasco Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Detroit and Tri-Cities is 1813 miles. The road distance is 2168.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $1,200 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities, including transfers.
Detroit to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Court St at Rd 64 via Chicago Union Station, Pasco Amtrak Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 2d.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Walla Walla Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Walla Walla Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Walla Walla Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Walla Walla Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
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 Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,700
- 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 Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Travel Washington - Grape Line
Bus from Walla Walla Airport to Pasco Transit Center, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- Travel Washington - Grape Line
- Schedules at
- Grape Line Schedule
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Tri-Cities is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:10 AM in Detroit and 12:10 AM in Tri-Cities.
Detroit to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Tri-Cities is 2169 miles. It takes approximately 34h 44m to drive from Detroit to Tri-Cities.
There are 64+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.





