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How to get fromDetroit to Washingtonby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Washington by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 37m
    $255–465

  2. Fly Detroit to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane DTW - PSC
    8h 59m
    $132–552

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $712–1,502

  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
    2d 10h
    $460–844

  5. Drive 2,295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Seattlecar car 2,295.4 mi
    36h 58m
    $419–606

  6. Fly Detroit to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DTW - GEG
    8h 43m
    $184–804

  7. Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    8h 56m
    $187–757

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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 24m
    $240–522

Detroit to Washington by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$712Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Washington, 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 4th Ave & Madison St via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 10h.

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