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 $90 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.

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 19m and costs $100 - $700.

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 which takes 14h 56m and costs $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Washington DC to Detroit, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Washington DC to Detroit?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 14h 56m.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Detroit is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Washington DC to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
4h 19m
$105–656
Bus
cheapest
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 56m
$87–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
16h 50m
$127–276
Drive 512.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Detroitcar 512.2 mi
9h 4m
$94–135
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
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 52m
$364–710
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
4h 56m
$136–985

Washington DC to Detroit by foot, subway, and bus

14Weekly Services

14h 56mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 Toledo Bus Stop in around 14h 56m.

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