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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Detroit Bus Station | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Detroit Bus Station | Union Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Detroit Bus Station | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | No tags | |||||
| Detroit Bus Station | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | No tags |
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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 £50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Washington?
Stops in Washington
- A6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- B1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US
What's the distance between Detroit and Washington by coach?
The distance between Detroit and Washington by coach is approximately 395 miles (636 km).
How can I travel from Detroit to Washington avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £80To 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 £80 to £401 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 £80, which is on 2025-12-01.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
