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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Michigan by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    6h 52m
    $255–555

  2. Fly Spokane International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane GEG - GRR
    9h 5m
    $101–439

  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
    $1,224–1,875

  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
    $406–586

  6. Fly Spokane International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GEG - DTW
    7h 58m
    $144–657

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    7h 35m
    $170–710

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    9h 27m
    $107–467

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    10h 7m
    $122–492

Washington to Michigan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and Michigan, 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 Larned & Woodward 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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