Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for San Diego to Detroit on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Detroit

Bus
Average PriceUS$175 - US$406Average Duration2d 12h
79kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$243 - US$514Average Duration2d 14h
288kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours, and with fares starting at just US$175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
2d 12hAverage Duration
US$175Cheapest ticket
79kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$250
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance3163 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Detroit, MI

  1. What is the travel distance from San Diego to Detroit?

    The distance covered from San Diego to Detroit is 3171 km (1967 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of US$292

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

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 San Diego and Detroit!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Detroit, 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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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