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Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, and a train costs an average of $342.
Distance: 1933 miles (3111 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$246 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $334 Average price |
65h 23m Average total duration 64h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58h 39m Average total duration 58h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA costing on average $334 (€268).
A bus is $233 (€188) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA costing on average $479 (€385).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 58h 9m.
Bus takes on average 64h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 79h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 76h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $362 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 81h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 93h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $392 |
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 PM Detroit, MI | 93h20 | 8:50 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 64h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $137 (€110) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 1933 miles (3111 km) distance in 62h 50m.
Distance 1933 miles (3111 km) |
Average bus duration 64h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€110) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 62h 50m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screens; small tips are appreciated.
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Most Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA buses use the Detroit, Greyhound Terminal to Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington) station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Seattle, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal is 1 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops available.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
Available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington) is 5 km from Seattle city centre. Public transport options include:
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington). ATMs are available at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington).
Ticket office support is available at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington).
Available at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington): Bus station is wheelchair accessible.
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) is 1 km from Seattle city centre. Public transport options include:
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
Available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station): The station is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.
Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. ATMs are available at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2.
Ticket office support is available at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2.
Available at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2: Accessible services available.
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