Bus from Washington, DC, US to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Union Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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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$111 - $474Average Duration21h 15m
16kg CO₂e
Average Price$208 - $559Average Duration1d 4h
58kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Detroit?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Detroit start from $111. The average price for this route is around $155. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Washington to Detroit?

    The average bus travel time from Washington to Detroit is 21h 15m, covering a distance of 644 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Detroit route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Detroit?

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Detroit at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Detroit?

    A bus trip from Washington to Detroit generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Washington to Detroit?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Detroit?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Detroit?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Detroit?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$202
11-26
$337
Today
$121
11-28
$212
11-29
$275
11-30
$294
12-01
$238
12-02
$121
busbud logoThe 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 $466 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 2025-12-02.

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