Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Seattle.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to SeattleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Detroit to Seattle: Trip Overview
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Based on 5092 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $169.00
Detroit to Seattle Train
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The cheapest trip from Detroit to Seattle was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $398To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit to Seattle, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Detroit and Seattle is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Seattle.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Seattle you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Detroit and Seattle, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit to Seattle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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