There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Interlochen by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DCA - TVC
2h 28m$172–740Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
27h 40m$129–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
29h 29m$154–707Drive 727 mi
- Drive from Washington to Interlochencar 727 mi
13h 17m$133–192
Washington to Interlochen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Interlochen is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Interlochen is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo, MI and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Interlochen is 618 miles. The road distance is 731.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Interlochen without a car is to bus which takes 27h 40m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Washington to Interlochen, including transfers.
Washington to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Interlochen is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 27h 40m.
Washington to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Interlochen is 731 miles. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Washington to Interlochen.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 27h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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