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

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TodayJun 27
from $173
TomorrowJun 28
from $125
SunJun 29
from $111
MonJun 30
from $109
TueJul 1
from $97
WedJul 2
from $104
ThuJul 3
from $100
FriJul 4
from $81

Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$66 - $217Average Duration18h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$144 - $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.

6bus per day
18h 45mAverage Duration
$66Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration18h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:20pm
Distance395 miles (636 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
06/25
$105
06/26
$122
Today
$142
06/28
$118
06/29
$104
06/30
$101
07/01
$90
07/02
$97
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Washington was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $90

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

You can expect to pay from $90 to $1,137 for a bus ticket from Detroit to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-07-01.

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.

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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 to Washington?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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