How far is Columbus from Detroit?

The distance between Columbus and Detroit is approximately 264 km (164 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Detroit?

Buses departing from Columbus Bus Station in Columbus will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Bus Columbus to Detroit from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Detroit on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	8h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Columbus to Detroit on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	7h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 40m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	8h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Detroit on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 40m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	7h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	8h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:07 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

264 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Greyhound Columbus Detroit recent customer reviews

The staff at the counter was very rude and she took $40 to reissue our tickets.

Kunju K.

November 24, 2018

Great trip

Wilbert S.

January 21, 2020

Nice bus. Timely schedule. Staff could afford more pampering 😊

Martin E.

November 12, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Detroit?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Columbus from Detroit?
The distance between Columbus and Detroit is approximately 264 km (164 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Detroit?
Buses departing from Columbus Bus Station in Columbus will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$55

11-14

$52

Today

$58

11-16

$53

11-17

$49

11-18

$51

11-19

$49

11-20

$50

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $90 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-17.