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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Washington is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit 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 12h 50m.

How far is it from Detroit to Washington?

The distance between Detroit and Washington is 429 miles. The road distance is 514.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $80 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Detroit to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Washington bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to Washington?

The best way to get from Detroit to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $220 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Detroit to Washington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detroit to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Washington is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Detroit to Washington.

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

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

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Washington.

Detroit to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)DTW - DCA
3h 31m
$102–652
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
12h 50m
$84–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopGreyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union StationFloridian
15h 21m
$91–327
Drive 511.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Washington511.6 mi
9h 2m
$94–135
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)DTW - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 25m
$204–500
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)DTW - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
4h 19m
$84–854

Detroit to Washington by bus

14Weekly Buses

12h 50mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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 12h 50m.

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