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 $75 - $170 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 41m and costs $100 - $650.

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 $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 189+ 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 41m
$108–632
Bus via Pittsburgh
cheapest
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
$78–169
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 35m
$165–344
Drive 529 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Pontiaccar 529 mi
9h 35m
$97–140
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
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
$372–780
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 15m
$202–1,037
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 19m
$121–655
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
$96–175

Washington to Pontiac by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

15hAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 449.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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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