What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington is to bus which costs $75 - $180 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit, MI and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit, MI station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Detroit, MI to Washington?

The distance between Detroit, MI and Washington is 429 miles. The road distance is 513.9 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit, MI to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Detroit, MI to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Detroit, MI to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit, MI to Washington bus from?

Detroit, MI to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit, MI to Washington?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Detroit, MI to Washington bus arrive?

Detroit, MI to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Detroit, MI to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Washington is 514 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Detroit, MI to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Washington?

Book your Detroit, MI to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Washington.

Detroit, MI to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Detroit to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
3h 37m
$92–602
Fly Detroit to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DTW - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 26m
$49–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
11h 40m
$78–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
15h 26m
$156–367
Drive 510.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit, MI to Washingtoncar 510.9 mi
9h 5m
$94–135
Fly Detroit to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DTW - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 35m
$154–1,034
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLE - DCA
5h 43m
$129–753
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLE - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 27m
$331–811

Detroit, MI to Washington by bus

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11h 40mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 40m.

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