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How to get fromWashington to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    7h 14m
    $255–555

  2. Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PSC - DTW
    8h 56m
    $135–573

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 4h
    $1,217–1,872

  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 9h

  5. Drive  2,295.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroitcar car 2,295.7 mi
    36h 56m
    $419–606

  6. Fly Spokane International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GEG - DTW
    8h 11m
    $144–657

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    7h 59m
    $170–710

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    10h 36m
    $265–521

Washington to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Cass & Michigan via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 2d 9h.

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