Trains tickets from Detroit (MI) to Washington (DC), US

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from $232
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Detroit to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$247
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance398 miles (641 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Washington Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
$245
04/22
$209
Today
$304
04/24
No data
04/25
$257
04/26
$232
04/27
No data
04/28
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Washington was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $209

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $209 to $1,034 for a train ticket from Detroit to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Detroit and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Detroit and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Detroit to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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