How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Boston start from $120. The average price for this route is around $194. 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 6 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 5597 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 $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 1
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
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 2
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 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	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
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 7
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

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 8
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:14 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 $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

981 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $446	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$186 - $1,077	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 89kg 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

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 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 $120. The average price for this route is around $194. 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 6 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 5597 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

11-29

$783

11-30

$364

Today

$270

12-02

$207

12-03

$190

12-04

$142

12-05

$148

12-06

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $142

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 $142 to $2,281 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 $142 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.