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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    6h 7m
    $256–486

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PAE - DTW
    9h 32m
    $188–578

  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 4h
    $805–1,630

  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 8h
    $454–842

  5. Drive 2,280 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 2,280 mi
    36h 41m
    $417–601

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    9h 32m
    $241–870

  7. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BFI - DTW
    7h 48m
    $283–1,103

  8. Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YVR - DTW
    8h 16m
    $349–1,210

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,937.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, 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 train from Seattle to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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