How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Detroit cost?

The bus ticket price from Boston to Detroit starts at R 1 552. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Detroit is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Detroit?

The average travel time between Boston and Detroit is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 21h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 986 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Detroit?

The number of buses from Boston to Detroit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Detroit by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Boston to Detroit?

When taking the bus from Boston to Detroit, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Detroit?

Buses travelling between Boston and Detroit leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Bus Boston to Detroit from R 1 593 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Boston to Detroit on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 4h	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
	08:10	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:15	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Detroit on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
	08:30	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:15	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Detroit on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:15	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 45m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
	08:10	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	09:05	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:24 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 552, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

986 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 552 - R 5 571	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 643 - R 6 292	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87377 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 553

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Detroit recent customer reviews

Bus was on time

Ronecia T.

3 October 2024

I arrived before projected time and was on time for work

Vacelee M.

3 December 2018

Amtrak

4/55 588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56 325 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511 337 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Detroit?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Detroit, MI by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Detroit cost?
The bus ticket price from Boston to Detroit starts at R 1 552. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Detroit is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Detroit?
The average travel time between Boston and Detroit is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 21h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 986 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Detroit?
The number of buses from Boston to Detroit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Detroit by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Boston to Detroit?
When taking the bus from Boston to Detroit, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Detroit?
Buses travelling between Boston and Detroit leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

R 3 747

15/11

R 2 784

Today

R 1 856

17/11

R 2 767

18/11

R 1 847

19/11

R 1 752

20/11

R 2 452

21/11

R 3 590

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 752

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 752 to R 8 878 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 752, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak 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.