There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SEA - DTW
5h 38m$255–516Fly to Windsor Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane SEA - YQG
9h 16m$194–794Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 5h$568–1,473Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
2d 10h$435–690Drive 2,298.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroitcar 2,298.6 mi
37h 7m$420–606Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SEA - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
9h 10m$266–504
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit is to fly which costs $250 - $550 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Station and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Detroit via Seattle and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Detroit is 1955 miles. The road distance is 2312.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Detroit via Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Detroit is 3h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 2:12 PM in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 5:12 PM in Detroit.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit is 2312 miles. It takes approximately 37h 7m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit.
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