What is the distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids?

The distance separating Detroit and Grand Rapids is 141 miles (226 km).

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

Buses traveling from Detroit to Grand Rapids leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Central Station.

Bus Detroit to Grand Rapids from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Grand Rapids on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	3h 50m	2:35pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	2:10pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	Fastest

Next departures for Detroit to Grand Rapids on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	4h 25m	2:25pm	Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	2:10pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	3h 50m	2:35pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35pm	Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	5:35pm	Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	4h 50m	5:35pm	Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:00 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Grand Rapids

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Grand Rapids. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $57	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $201	Average Duration17h 8m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 Detroit Grand Rapids recent customer reviews

Driver and the first customer service representative at the station were rude and unwelcoming. The security guard caused me to miss my first bus because she wasn't aware that there was a bus change on my route. I was not aware of this either because I was under the impression that my trip was non-stop. Very frustrating, but I made it to my destination and met a nice person traveling along the way.

Naidra W.

April 6, 2017

the buses always arrive late even though I arrive 20 ~ 30 mins early. This is no the first time I had to wait an hour for the bus to arrive.

Daniel C.

April 8, 2017

This was my first time riding on the bus, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Comfortable seats, electric outlets and free wifi made the ride enjoyable.

Jennifer M.

August 25, 2016

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

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Grand Rapids?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Grand Rapids

A - Central Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$31

11/12

$25

Today

$25

11/14

$28

11/15

$30

11/16

$28

11/17

$30

11/18

$34

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $25

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 Grand Rapids, MI, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $35 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Indian Trails 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.