Bus Tickets from Seattle to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Seattle to Detroit on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
    		Greyhound Station
    		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
    FlixBus + Greyhound
      		Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
      		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
      Greyhound + FlixBus
        		Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
        		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound
          		University of Washington
          		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
          Greyhound + FlixBus
            		University of Washington
            		Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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            Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Detroit

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 3 days, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            3d 15hAverage Duration
            1929 milesDistance
            78kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$133 - $649Average Duration3d 15h
            78kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$323 - $2,181Average Duration3d 11h
            283kg CO₂e

            Bus Seattle to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$293
            Average bus trip duration3d 15h
            Number of daily buses2
            Earliest bus departure2:45pm
            Distance1929 miles (3110 km)
            Latest bus departure10:50pm

            Seattle to Detroit Bus

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            10/30
            $338
            10/31
            $145
            Today
            $371
            11/02
            $314
            11/03
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of $145

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Seattle to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $145 to $371 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $314 which is on 2025-11-02.

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            Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Seattle to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Seattle to Detroit.

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            Did you know?

            The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

            9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Detroit, MI?

            busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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