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Today24 Apr
from US$129
Tomorrow25 Apr
from US$91
Fri26 Apr
from US$103
Sat27 Apr
from US$99
Sun28 Apr
from US$103
Mon29 Apr
Tue30 Apr
Wed1 May

Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 24 April at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$129
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 24 April at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Port Authority
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$136
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 24 April at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Port Authority
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$159
  • Departure time: 24 April at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$129
  • Departure time: 24 April at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Chinatown
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$129
Bus New York to Detroit: Trip Overview

Bus New York to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$99
Average bus trip duration20h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance480 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York to Detroit buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures01:30 - 23:59
Minimum PriceUS$67
Average Ticket PriceUS$99
Minimum Trip Duration16h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h5m
Distance480 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York - Detroit

The average bus ticket price from New York to Detroit is US$99. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York to Detroit is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between New York and Detroit is around 20h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 480 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from New York to Detroit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York to Detroit by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from New York to Detroit, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.

Buses travelling between New York and Detroit leave from Port Authority, Port AuthorityW 42nd St or GW Bridge and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
22/04
US$78
23/04
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Today
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25/04
US$106
26/04
US$110
27/04
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The cheapest trip from New York to Detroit was searched and found on 22 Apr 2024 with a price of US$78

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

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$310 for a bus ticket from New York to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$106, which is on 2024-04-25.

Usually New York Trailways 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.

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 New York and Detroit!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 New York to Detroit.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 New York to Detroit?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time20h 5mAvg priceUS$99Daily departures18
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time21h 48mAvg priceUS$212Daily departures3

The best way to travel between New York and Detroit is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$99 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$75. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Detroit, choose the bus, as it will take you from New York to Detroit in about 20h 5m – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to New York by bus?

Bus from Detroit to New York

You can also go to Detroit by train

Train from New York to Detroit

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