The average bus between Washington DC and Detroit takes 15h 1m and the fastest bus takes 14h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Washington DC and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Detroit at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Detroit station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Washington DC to Detroit bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Detroit bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Detroit is 634.8 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Detroit Bus Station via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 52m.