How far is Columbus from Detroit?

Columbus and Detroit are 164 miles (264 km) apart.

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

Buses traveling from Columbus to Detroit leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Ford Field, Fox Theater, Old St. Mary and Detroit Riverwalk.

Bus Columbus to Detroit from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Detroit on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Columbus Bus Station	3h 50m	5:10pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	7h 20m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	3h 55m	5:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Get from Columbus to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

164 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Columbus Detroit recent customer reviews

The staff at the counter was very rude and she took $40 to reissue our tickets.

Kunju K.

November 24, 2018

Great trip

Wilbert S.

January 21, 2020

Nice bus. Timely schedule. Staff could afford more pampering 😊

Martin E.

November 12, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Detroit?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Columbus from Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$39

11/10

$37

Today

$35

11/12

No data

11/13

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11/15

$33

11/16

$37

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $51 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-15.