How far is Detroit from Washington?

The distance covered from Detroit to Washington is 636 km (395 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Detroit to Washington from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Washington on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 35m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 25m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	17h 20m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 5m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 25m	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	15h 40m	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 35m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	15h 40m	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 35m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 25m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	15h 40m	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 5m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:29 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

644 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $441	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$174 - $562	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Washington?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $92

Greyhound Detroit Washington recent customer reviews

My transfer in Cleveland was awful. My second bus was 3h30 and the guys of your company were very rudes

Theo D.

March 6, 2019

Very good trip and had a good experience but the first driver was not too much friendly.

Sayed Masihullah S.

September 19, 2018

The bus should not be crowded

Ifeanyi M.

May 17, 2021

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Detroit from Washington?
The distance covered from Detroit to Washington is 636 km (395 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

No data

11-23

$139

Today

$171

11-25

$274

11-26

$223

11-27

$157

11-28

$177

11-29

$190

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $139

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $139 to $745 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.