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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

$90

tomorrow

$91

Sunday

$93

Monday

$84

Tuesday

Wednesday

$80

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
	Greyhound US	13h 25m	10:05 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  2:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
	Greyhound US	13h 25m	10:05 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  2:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
	Greyhound US	13h 25m	10:05 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  2:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
	Greyhound US	13h 25m	10:05 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

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.
- Busbud
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  2:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m 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	13h 25m	10:05 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
	Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Detroit to Washington, DC is $80 on 12/10/2025. 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 Afternoon, with 10 buses from Detroit to Washington, DC, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Washington, DC, with 10 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 $80!

Cheapest Bus	$80
Fastest Bus	13h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:20 PM
Latest Bus	10:05 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$101

Saturday 12/06

$91

Sunday 12/07

$93

Monday 12/08

$84

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$84

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$104

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$100

Monday 12/15

$108

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$107

Friday 12/19

$122

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$124

Tuesday 12/23

$137

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$111

Friday 12/26

$133

Saturday 12/27

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 $80, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Washington, DC, with $80. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$80
Fastest Bus	13h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:20 PM
Last Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

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 $80 and takes 13h 25m 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 $80 and $101. 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 13h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. 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 12:20 PM. 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 10:05 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Detroit and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Detroit and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!