How far is Newark from Detroit?

The distance between Newark and Detroit is around 761 km (472 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Detroit?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Bus Newark to Detroit from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Detroit on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	16h 10m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	16h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 10mAverage Duration

761 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $379	Average Duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$585 - $1,010	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Detroit?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 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 $111

Greyhound Newark Detroit recent customer reviews

The service was excellent, however, they charged a lot for luggage.

Samuel T.

June 25, 2019

Two hours late it was ridiculous

Youssuf A.

June 23, 2018

The bus is old model & the bathroom was disgusting. Otherwise all is good.

Ibrahim Q.

April 17, 2017

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Newark from Detroit?
The distance between Newark and Detroit is around 761 km (472 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Detroit?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$162

11-20

$156

Today

No data

11-22

$223

11-23

No data

11-24

$123

11-25

$190

11-26

$152

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $123

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $123 to $292 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-11-24.