Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Erie

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Next departures for Detroit to Erie on September 30
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Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Erie Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Erie Bus StationNo tags
OurBus
Detroit, MI (Bus loading zone behind Detroit Institute of Arts, approximate address 5251 Midtown Loop, Detroit, MI)
CrosbysNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Erie Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Erie Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Erie.

Bus
Average Price$42 - $74Average Duration13h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$151 - $274Average Duration21h 43m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 45mAverage Duration
$42Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Erie: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration13h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:20pm
Distance153 miles (246 km)
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Detroit to Erie Bus

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$50
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$58
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What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Erie?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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