The distance between Detroit and Washington is around 433 miles (696km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Detroit to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reagan Washington (DCA).
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Take the bus to Pittsburgh and then to Bethesda MD.
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Take the bus to Toledo then take the train to Washington Union Station.
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There are several options for getting from Detroit to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $90 and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $215.
The distance between Detroit and Washington is around 433 miles (696km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394 miles (635km)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Detroit and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Detroit to Washington is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $215.
The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $90 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Washington. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh, Fifth Ave At Ross St, Forbes Ave Opp Morewood Ave and Bethesda MD. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Greyhound USA and OurBus run regular bus services between Detroit and Washington. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Detroit and Washington. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Detroit and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
American Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly between Detroit and Washington. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Detroit to Washington typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).
The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Detroit and Washington. The distance is around 521 miles (838km) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $215.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | $215 | hourly | 696km (433 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 5m | $155 | hourly | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | $90 | once a week | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus via Toledo | 15h 25m | $100 | once daily | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 25m | $95 | once daily | 956km (594 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | $52 | on demand | 838km (521 miles) |
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The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.