Bus Tickets from New York City to Detroit, MI

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TodayAug 6
from US$199
TomorrowAug 7
from US$159
FriAug 8
from US$141
SatAug 9
from US$110
SunAug 10
from US$130
MonAug 11
from US$101
TueAug 12
from US$101
WedAug 13
from US$106

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Detroit

Average PriceUS$75 - US$380Average Duration19h 45m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$140 - US$444Average Duration1d 5h
71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
19h 45mAverage Duration
US$75Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$104
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance775 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Detroit, MI

  1. What is the travel distance from New York City to Detroit?

    The distance between New York City and Detroit is approximately 775 km (480 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Chinatown in New York City 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
08-04
US$241
08-05
US$246
Today
US$166
08-07
US$151
08-08
US$134
08-09
US$102
08-10
US$122
08-11
US$93
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$93

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

You can expect to pay from US$93 to US$269 for a bus ticket from New York City to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$93 which is on 2025-08-11.

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 New York City and Detroit!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Detroit, MI?

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