Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$64 - US$227Average Duration21h 10m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$179 - US$363Average Duration1d 9h
65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
21h 10mAverage Duration
US$64Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$92
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 10m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance710 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Philadelphia Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Philadelphia from Detroit, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?

    The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia is around 712 km (442 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$71
10-01
US$94
Today
US$78
10-03
US$73
10-04
US$89
10-05
No data
10-06
US$80
10-07
US$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$71

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

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$595 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$73 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Philadelphia.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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