Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US

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Next departures for Detroit to Boston on October 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
BrooklineCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Boston (South Station)Fastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Boston (South Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
151 Steel Pl, CambridgeNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Boston

Bus
Average PriceUS$81 - US$293Average Duration1d 7h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$553 - US$797Average Duration1d 14h
89kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Boston

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 US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$109
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance978 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Boston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Boston, MA, US

  1. What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?

    It's about 986 km (611 miles) from Detroit to Boston.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Boston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-08
US$102
10-09
US$211
Today
US$127
10-11
US$179
10-12
US$113
10-13
US$142
10-14
US$95
10-15
US$94
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$94

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 US$94 to US$1,252 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 US$94 which is on 2025-10-15.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Boston.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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