What is the distance between Detroit and New York City?

Detroit and New York City are 480 miles (775 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to New York City?

If you're headed to New York City from Detroit, chances are that your bus will depart from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Chinatown. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Washington Square Park, Governors Island, Bronx Zoo, Broadway Shows and The Shed.

Bus Detroit to New York City from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 20m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	5:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	21h 55m	8:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	5:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	5:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 4h	11:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	5:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	6:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	6:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New York City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $295	Average Duration22h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$149 - $477	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

22h 15mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$106

Average bus trip duration22h 15m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure6:40am

Distance480 miles (774 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,467 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,258 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 New York City recent customer reviews

Bus reached late to destination by 2 hours late so i have missed the next connecting bus so that additional charges applies

Naga Santhosh M.

December 25, 2023

I would never ride Greyhound again. Staff so rude, buses always late, just a big inconvenience.

Neshell S.

August 22, 2023

If I have review the workers I will give them 000 Workers are rude nasty including driver. And bus was really dirty and smell

Kazi I.

July 26, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,543 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Detroit to New York City Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and New York City?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - GW Bridge

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - New York City

What is the distance between Detroit and New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/15

$143

09/16

$135

Today

$130

09/18

$130

09/19

$117

09/20

$105

09/21

$111

09/22

$90

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to New York City was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $90

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $1,486 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-09-22.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to New York City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to New York City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to New York City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to New York City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to New York City?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time22h 15m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$264	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from New York City to Detroit, MI

You can also go to New York City by train

Train from Detroit, MI to New York City

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