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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Pontiac is to bus via Pittsburgh which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Washington to Pontiac?

The distance between Washington and Pontiac is 452 miles. The road distance is 532 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Pontiac without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 15h and costs $80 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Washington to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Pontiac bus from?

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

Where does the Washington to Pontiac bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Pontiac is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Washington to Pontiac.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 231+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Washington to Pontiac - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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

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

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, train
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 38m
$116–682
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 26m
$63–370
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
15h
$83–176
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 43m
$174–359
Drive 529 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Pontiaccar 529 mi
9h 35m
$97–140
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DCA - LAN
2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
6h 20m
$143–793
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
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
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 24m
$163–1,047
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 7m
$99–181

Washington to Pontiac by bus and foot

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15hAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Downtown Pontiac via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 15h.

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