What's the distance between East Lansing and Detroit by coach?

The distance between East Lansing and Detroit by coach is approximately 79 miles (127 km).

What is the best way to go from East Lansing to Detroit without a car?

The best way to go from East Lansing to Detroit without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus East Lansing to Detroit from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East Lansing to Detroit on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	5h 15m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	03:55	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	2h 50m	16:35	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	04:05	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags
Bus	15:35	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	3h 25m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	05:25	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:50	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	3h 50m	16:40	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	05:35	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

Next departures from East Lansing to Detroit on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	2h 55m	16:40	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	03:55	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:50	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	6h 10m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	04:05	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags
Bus	15:50	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	3h 10m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	05:25	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	2h 50m	16:35	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	05:35	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

Next departures from East Lansing to Detroit on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	5h 15m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	03:55	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:50	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	3h 50m	16:40	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	04:05	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags
Bus	15:35	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	3h 25m	19:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	1h 55m	05:25	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:45	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	2h 50m	16:35	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Michigan Flyer - East Lansing	2h 5m	05:35	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 20:35 EST.

Get from East Lansing to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

2h 15mAverage duration

68 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Michigan Flyer

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Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Indian Trails

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Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi5

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Where are the popular stops in East Lansing and Detroit?

Stops in East Lansing

A - Michigan Flyer - East Lansing

B - East Lansing Multimodal Gateway

C - Multimodal Gateway

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from East Lansing to Detroit, MI

What's the distance between East Lansing and Detroit by coach?
The distance between East Lansing and Detroit by coach is approximately 79 miles (127 km).
What is the best way to go from East Lansing to Detroit without a car?
The best way to go from East Lansing to Detroit without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£27

11/11

£18

Today

£18

13/11

£18

14/11

£18

15/11

£18

16/11

£27

17/11

£27

The cheapest trip from East Lansing to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £27 for a bus ticket from East Lansing to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Michigan Flyer will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.