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

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

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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 24m
    $255–555

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

    cheapest
    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 10m
    $152–563

  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
    $602–1,383

  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
    $420–764

  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 30m
    $164–704

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

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane GRR - GEG
    9h 40m
    $176–756

  8. Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    8h 33m
    $197–807

  9. Fly Bishop International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FNT - PDX
    9h 43m
    $190–696

  10. 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 40m
    $195–716

  11. 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
    11h 31m
    $209–859

Michigan to Washington by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,945.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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) hourly. 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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