Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC

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Next departures for Detroit to Charlotte on October 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Charlotte (Freedom Dr)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Charlotte Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$62 - $290Average Duration22h 30m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$320 - $602Average 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 $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
22h 30mAverage Duration
$62Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$96
Average bus trip duration22h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:20pm
Distance503 miles (810 km)
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Detroit to Charlotte Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Charlotte, NC

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/28
$123
09/29
$113
Today
$63
10/01
$86
10/02
$81
10/03
$86
10/04
$83
10/05
$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $63

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 $63 to $1,578 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 $69 which is on 2025-10-05.

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

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Charlotte, NC by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC

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