Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Pittsburgh

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TodayAug 30
from $73
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from $56
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Next departures to Pittsburgh

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Pittsburgh.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $102Average Duration6h 55m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$122 - $257Average Duration19h 30m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Pittsburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
6h 55mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration6h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance206 miles (331 km)
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Detroit to Pittsburgh Bus

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

Best price found
08/28
$44
08/29
$48
Today
$65
08/31
$48
09/01
$48
09/02
No data
09/03
$39
09/04
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $38

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 Pittsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $554 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-09-04.

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 Pittsburgh!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Pittsburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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