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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Detroit to Washington, DC from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$82
tomorrow
$86
Saturday
$81
Sunday
$88
Monday
$76
Tuesday
$77
Wednesday
$80

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $82
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $82

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      14h 30m
      0
      11:55 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 55m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      2:25 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $81

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      18h 50m
      0
      11:55 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 6h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 15m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $76
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $76

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $77
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      14h 30m
      0
      11:55 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 55m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      2:25 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $80
Greyhound US 12h 35m 11:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      14h 30m
      0
      11:55 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 55m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      2:25 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Detroit to Washington, DC is $71 on 5/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Detroit and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Detroit to Washington, DC. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Detroit and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Detroit to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Washington, DC, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Detroit to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Detroit to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Washington, DC starting from $71!

Cheapest Bus $71
Fastest Bus 12h 35m
Earliest Bus 11:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 396.1 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to Washington, DC

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Detroit for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
$82
Friday 05/08
$82
Saturday 05/09
$81
Sunday 05/10
$85
Monday 05/11
$74
Tuesday 05/12
$73
Wednesday 05/13
$74
Thursday 05/14
$79
Friday 05/15
$85
Saturday 05/16
$78
Sunday 05/17
$79
Monday 05/18
$75
Tuesday 05/19
$76
Wednesday 05/20
$73
Thursday 05/21
$80
Friday 05/22
$90
Saturday 05/23
$82
Sunday 05/24
$82
Monday 05/25
$85
Tuesday 05/26
$75
Wednesday 05/27
$71
Thursday 05/28
$75
Friday 05/29
$77
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Detroit to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $71, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Washington, DC, with $76. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $76.

How to save money travelling from Detroit to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Detroit to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Detroit to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Detroit to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Detroit to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between Detroit to Washington, DC from our users.

Greyhound US from Detroit to Washington, DC

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Detroit to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price $76
Fastest Bus 12h 35m
Earliest Bus 11:55 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 5/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Detroit and Washington, DC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Detroit to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Detroit to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Detroit to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Detroit Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $71 and takes 14h 30m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Detroit to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $71 and $135. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Detroit to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Detroit to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Detroit to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Detroit to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 12h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $86. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Detroit starts at 11:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Detroit to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Detroit for Washington, DC starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Detroit Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Detroit to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Detroit to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Detroit Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Detroit Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Detroit to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Detroit to Washington, DC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Detroit and Washington, DC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Detroit to Washington, DC?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Detroit and Washington, DC change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Detroit to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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