Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US

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Next departures for Detroit to Los Angeles on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
UCLANo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Los Angeles (Americanstar)No tags
Greyhound
Detroit Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$151 - US$528Average Duration2d 11h
80kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$194 - US$568Average Duration2d 4h
290kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 11hAverage Duration
US$151Cheapest ticket
80kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$239
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 11h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance3201 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Los Angeles, US

  1. What is the distance between Detroit and Los Angeles?

    The distance covered from Detroit to Los Angeles is 3189 km (1978 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

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$166
10-09
US$291
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10-11
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10-12
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10-13
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10-14
US$249
10-15
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$166

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$166 to US$338 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$249 which is on 2025-10-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Los Angeles!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Detroit to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US?

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Bus from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI

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Train from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US

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