What is the distance between Detroit and Athens?

The distance covered from Detroit to Athens is 778 km (482 miles).

Bus Detroit to Athens from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Athens on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	13h 35m	8:15pm	EXXON	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 10m	8:15pm	EXXON	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:59 PM EST.

Get from Detroit to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

776 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $148

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Athens, TN, US by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Athens?
The distance covered from Detroit to Athens is 778 km (482 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$277

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$230

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$138

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Athens, TN, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $138

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 Athens, TN, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $368 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Athens, TN, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-11-28.