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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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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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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    5h 33m
    $255–456

  2. Fly to Windsor Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SEA - YQG
    9h 10m
    $215–816

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 5h
    $796–1,696

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 11h
    $468–878

  5. Drive 2,298.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroitcar car 2,298.6 mi
    37h 7m
    $420–606

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SEA - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    $242–514

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$796Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Detroit via SeaTac Station, SeaTac/Airport, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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