Find coaches from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures from San Francisco to Detroit on 12 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
San Francisco Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
409 Townsend St, SF
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
San Francisco Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$274
Average bus trip duration2d 21h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:30
Distance2081 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

San Francisco to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Detroit, MI

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

    The distance between San Francisco and Detroit by coach is approximately 2085 miles (3363 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Francisco to Detroit avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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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09/10
US$447
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US$197
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$197

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Detroit.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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