How far is Washington from Detroit?

The distance between Washington and Detroit is approximately 636 km (395 miles).

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

Buses departing from Dupont Circle in Washington will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Bus Washington to Detroit from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 4h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	14h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	17h 55m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	14h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	17h 55m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:12 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

21h 15mAverage Duration

644 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $475	Average Duration21h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$208 - $560	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Detroit?

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, 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

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

How far is Washington from Detroit?
The distance between Washington and Detroit is approximately 636 km (395 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Detroit?
Buses departing from Dupont Circle in Washington will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$223

11-25

$202

Today

$181

11-27

$121

11-28

$146

11-29

$236

11-30

$295

12-01

$238

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $468 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-11-27.