Find coaches from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures from Austin to Detroit on 8 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin South Congress
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Austin
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin South Congress
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$88 - US$380Average duration1d 13h
47kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$189 - US$386Average duration1d 13h
171kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 13hAverage duration
US$88Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$153
Average bus trip duration1d 13h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure03:05
Distance1165 miles
Latest bus departure22:50

Austin to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - Detroit, MI

  1. What's the distance between Austin and Detroit by coach?

    The journey from Austin to Detroit by coach covers an approximate distance of 1164 miles (1877 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Austin to Detroit without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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07/10
US$209
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US$238
09/10
US$110
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$238 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$110, which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Austin to Detroit.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Austin to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI?

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