Bus Tickets from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: University of Washington
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$228 - $338Average Duration3d 16h
78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$271 - $630Average Duration3d 11h
283kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 3 days, 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
3d 16hAverage Duration
$228Cheapest ticket
78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$246
Average bus trip duration3d 16h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:55pm
Distance1929 miles (3110 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

Seattle to Detroit Bus

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

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05/15
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05/16
$327
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05/18
$257
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05/20
$261
05/21
$232
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Detroit was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $232

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $232 to $327 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-05-21.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 coach 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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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