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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    4h 10m
    $250–480

  2. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PAE - DTW
    9h 52m
    $212–881

  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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    2d 6h
    $738–1,688

  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
    $448–818

  5. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BFI - DTW
    7h 50m
    $286–1,206

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YVR - DTW
    12h 38m
    $312–1,113

  7. Drive 2,282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 2,282.9 mi
    36h 52m
    $417–602

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), 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 Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via SeaTac Station, SeaTac/Airport, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 6h.

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