The average bus between Detroit and Washington DC takes 13h 29m and the fastest bus takes 12h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Detroit to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Detroit and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Toledo Bus Stop and take an average of 13h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Washington DC station via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
Detroit to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Detroit and Washington DC is 634.8 km. The road distance is 872 km.
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Washington DC via Toledo Bus Stop, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 13h 50m.