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

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There are 10 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

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    7h 16m
    $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
    9h 55m
    $106–486

  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
    $1,156–1,883

  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

  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 Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    7h 57m
    $220–810

  7. Fly Detroit to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DTW - GEG
    8h 46m
    $154–704

  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 54m
    $134–394

  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
    $132–562

  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 1m
    $190–560

Michigan to Washington by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Washington, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other 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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