How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Boston start from $118. The average price for this route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to Boston is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Boston at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Boston?

A bus trip from Detroit to Boston generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to Boston from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:30 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

981 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $667	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$183 - $879	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Boston?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,430 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Boston start from $118. The average price for this route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Boston is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Boston at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Boston?
A bus trip from Detroit to Boston generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-11

$331

12-12

$198

Today

$225

12-14

$260

12-15

$225

12-16

$200

12-17

$209

12-18

$272

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $198

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $198 to $2,249 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-12-16.

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.