How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Washington start from $91. The average price for this route is around $164. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to Washington is 17h 20m, covering a distance of 644 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Washington at 12:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.

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

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

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to Washington from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 25m	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	15h 40m	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 35m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	15h 40m	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:33 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

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 $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

644 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $437	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $557	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Washington?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, 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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $91

Greyhound Detroit Washington recent customer reviews

My transfer in Cleveland was awful. My second bus was 3h30 and the guys of your company were very rudes

Theo D.

March 6, 2019

Very good trip and had a good experience but the first driver was not too much friendly.

Sayed Masihullah S.

September 19, 2018

The bus should not be crowded

Ifeanyi M.

May 17, 2021

Amtrak

4/55,616 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Washington start from $91. The average price for this route is around $164. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Washington is 17h 20m, covering a distance of 644 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Washington at 12:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Washington?
A bus trip from Detroit to Washington generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11-28

$175

11-29

$188

Today

$160

12-01

$204

12-02

No data

12-03

$115

12-04

$125

12-05

$134

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $115

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 $115 to $739 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 $115 which is on 2025-12-03.