Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Washington on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$66 - $193Average Duration18h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$202 - $389Average Duration1d 3h
58kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
18h 45mAverage Duration
$66Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$94
Average bus trip duration18h 45m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance394 miles (634 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Washington Bus

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

Best price found
08/28
$79
08/29
$111
Today
$104
08/31
$89
09/01
$102
09/02
$81
09/03
$65
09/04
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $722 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 $65 which is on 2025-09-03.

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.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US?

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