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How to get fromDetroit to Washingtonby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Washington by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus bus M
    8h

  2. Drive 288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Washingtoncar car 288.2 mi
    5h 34m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus bus M
    9h 46m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DTW - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Washington PAbus bus
    5h 51m
    $555–932

Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Washington, Washington County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Chestnut St. Transit Center via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound in around 8h.

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