How far is Detroit from New York City by coach?

The journey from New York City to Detroit by coach covers an approximate distance of 480 miles (775 km).

Is there a way to reach Detroit from New York City without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus New York City to Detroit from US$73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 14 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:15	Chinatown	1d 1h	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 15 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 16 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:35	GW Bridge	17h 10m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 17 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 18 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 19 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Detroit on 20 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	22:50	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	21h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 25m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Detroit

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$78 - US$338	Average duration20h 5m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$140 - US$513	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud 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 20 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

20h 5mAverage duration

US$78Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$105

Average bus trip duration20h 5m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance480 miles

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,249 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.3

According to 37 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$79

Greyhound New York City Detroit recent customer reviews

My last trip was cancelled and there is nobody who entertain or guide me regarding that it was worst experience

Zia Ul H.

2 October 2023

Poor customer service and unfriendly staff. Was not able to be refunded for ticket after explaining issue to them.

Mario A.

24 August 2019

We travel to Detroit Michigan, stop at caveland Ohio to change the drivers and it was 01.50 am at midnight but they told us bus has problems so we can anywhere but it was look like there were no drivers available to take us Detroit MI so we have to stay all night at bus stop and I have a kids with me It was entirely a nightmare for us Next morning Sunday at 9 am they arranged another bus after several requests Then we reached at home at 1.30 Detroit

Abdul Hady Salim I.

21 October 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,396 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/510,491 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10491 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$76

FlixBus New York City Detroit recent customer reviews

Horrible, The buses were freezing, water was leaking everywhere, Every bus was late except the very last one, The drivers was rude, nasty and so unhelpful. The wifi or plug stations did not work. Never again.

Neshell S.

20 July 2023

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

New York City to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New York City and Detroit?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

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

How far is Detroit from New York City by coach?
The journey from New York City to Detroit by coach covers an approximate distance of 480 miles (775 km).
Is there a way to reach Detroit from New York City without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/09

US$149

11/09

US$147

Today

US$224

13/09

US$119

14/09

US$138

15/09

US$100

16/09

US$86

17/09

US$80

The cheapest trip from New York City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 17 Sept 2025 with a price of US$80

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$80 to US$236 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$80, which is on 2025-09-17.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Detroit.

Did you know?

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time20h 5m	Avg priceUS$105	Daily departures25
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 5h	Avg priceUS$318	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to New York City

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