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Wed17 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Pontiac
    Departure location: Pontiac Station
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Pontiac to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$9 - US$17Average duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$17 - US$17Average duration40m
3kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Pontiac to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
40mAverage duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pontiac, MI to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$12
Average bus trip duration50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure05:43
Distance25 miles
Latest bus departure18:10

Pontiac to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pontiac, MI - Detroit, MI

  1. What's the distance between Pontiac and Detroit by coach?

    The distance between Pontiac and Detroit by coach is approximately 25 miles (40 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Pontiac to Detroit without a car?

    You can travel to Detroit from Pontiac by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pontiac, MI to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 9 Sept 2025 with a price of US$8

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

You can expect to pay from US$8 to US$15 for a bus ticket from Pontiac, MI to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15, which is on 2025-09-15.

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 Pontiac and Detroit!

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

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

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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!

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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