How far is Lansing from Detroit?

Lansing and Detroit are 82 miles (132 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lansing to Detroit leave from CATA Transportation Center and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Detroit Riverwalk, Eastern Market, Henry Ford Museum, The Guardian Building and Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Bus Lansing to Detroit from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lansing to Detroit on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 55m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
4:05pm	Lansing	2h 20m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:25pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 35m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:25pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 15m	4:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 30m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 35m	4:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lansing to Detroit on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:25pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 15m	4:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
4:05pm	Lansing	2h 20m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 55m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:25pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 35m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 30m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
3:50pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 10m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lansing to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $60	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $124	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 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.

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Lansing and Detroit?

Stops in Lansing

A - CATA Transportation Center

B - 955 Alton Road

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Lansing from Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lansing to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$23

11/11

$28

Today

$29

11/13

$28

11/14

$19

11/15

$18

11/16

$17

11/17

$18

The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $148 for a bus ticket from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-16.

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.