How far is Washington from Detroit?

The distance between the two cities is 395 miles (636 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Detroit?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Detroit leave from Dupont Circle and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Guardian Building, Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum and Belle Isle Park.

Bus Washington to Detroit from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 4h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	14h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Detroit on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	17h 55m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	14h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No 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 the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

21h 15mAverage Duration

399 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $221	Average Duration21h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $344	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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Detroit recent customer reviews

good service

Anthony M.

March 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Peter Pan

4/56,336 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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$144

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$144

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$147

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$154

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$125

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$84

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$101

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