Seattle to Detroit Flight Tickets
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About Seattle - Detroit Flights
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Seattle has 2 airports, while Detroit has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Seattle and Detroit - Airport Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The 1 Line of the Link light rail, the most practical public transportation option from the city center to the airport, departs from stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown and goes directly to SeaTac/Airport Station. The train journey from Downtown Seattle to SEA usually takes 35–40 minutes. During the day, trains generally run every 8–15 minutes and start services around 05:00 AM.
Bus (Downtown transfer bus + Link): There is no direct city bus from Downtown Seattle to the SEA terminal. Instead, you need to go to transfer points with King County Metro buses and then switch to the Link light rail. The total travel time varies between 45–60 minutes, depending on transfer wait times.
Shuttle: Regular shuttle services are available from the city center to the airport. These services typically depart from hotel fronts and provide direct transportation to SEA. The travel time usually ranges between 30-50 minutes.
Taxi: It is possible to reach the airport by taxi from Downtown Seattle. This service generally takes 30-40 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt offer transportation options from the city center to the airport. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET)
From Airport to City Center
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the exits of the Coleman A. Young International Airport terminal, providing direct access to downtown Detroit. Travel time ranges from 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft (App-Based Vehicle): You can request a vehicle via Uber or Lyft apps from the airport area, heading to downtown Detroit (e.g., around Hart Plaza). Travel time is 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. The service is uninterrupted 24 hours.
Rental Car: Car rental offices near the airport are limited, but you can rent a car from agencies in downtown Detroit and drive to Conner Ave (11499). Travel time is about 10-15 minutes. Rental services generally operate between 07:00-22:00.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: The SMART 261 bus line provides transportation from the McNamara Terminal to downtown Detroit. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate from 4 AM to midnight.
Taxi: You can get direct transportation from the official taxi stands located at the terminal exits to downtown Detroit. The travel time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft Apps: You can easily call a vehicle from the airport pick-up areas or downtown using rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. The journey to downtown typically takes 20-30 minutes. This service operates 24/7.
Airport Shuttle Services: Private services like Detroit Cars & Airport Shuttle offer transfers from the terminal to downtown. The journey takes about 25-35 minutes. These services generally operate on a reservation basis and provide service at specific times daily.
Car Rental: There are many car rental companies like Hertz and Avis at the airport. You can easily reach downtown via the I-94 highway with your rented vehicle. The travel time varies between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.