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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Detroit is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $120 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Detroit?

The distance between Washington DC and Detroit is 436 miles. The road distance is 515.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington DC to Detroit without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 14h 52m and costs $90 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Washington DC to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Detroit bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Washington DC to Detroit?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $120 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Washington DC to Detroit bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Detroit is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Washington DC to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 517+ hotels available in Detroit.

Washington DC to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
4h 22m
$125–1,006
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAD - DTW
4h 57m
$84–505
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
14h 52m
$92–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
16h 24m
$297–502
Drive 512.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Detroitcar 512.2 mi
9h 3m
$88–127
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
5h 7m
$96–1,154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
14h 54m
$92–172

Washington DC to Detroit by foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 433.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Detroit Bus Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 52m.

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