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

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There are 11 ways to get from Michigan to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 22m
    $255–555

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane GRR - GEG
    10h 6m
    $116–486

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $1,355–2,138

  4. 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
    2d 10h
    $479–741

  5. Drive  2,295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Seattlecar car 2,295.4 mi
    36h 58m
    $393–567

  6. Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    7h 57m
    $230–960

  7. Fly Detroit to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DTW - GEG
    8h 52m
    $184–804

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane GRR - PSC
    9h 51m
    $134–404

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GRR - PDX
    10h 40m
    $142–612

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    11h 7m
    $189–540

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    10h 45m
    $241–807

Michigan to Washington by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Washington, 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 vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Seattle via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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