Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC

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TodayAug 10
from $128
TomorrowAug 11
from $86
TueAug 12
from $86
WedAug 13
from $91
ThuAug 14
from $91
FriAug 15
from $86
SatAug 16
from $91
SunAug 17
from $91

Next departures to Charlotte

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Charlotte.

Average Price$73 - $247Average Duration22h 30m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$272 - $562Average Duration1d 16h
74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
22h 30mAverage Duration
$73Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104
Average bus trip duration22h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance503 miles (810 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Detroit to Charlotte Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/08
$139
08/09
$83
Today
$120
08/11
$78
08/12
$78
08/13
$83
08/14
$83
08/15
$78
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $1,218 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-08-11.

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.

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 Detroit and Charlotte!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Charlotte, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Charlotte.

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

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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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