How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to St. Louis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to St. Louis start at R 1 257. The average price for this route is around R 1 784. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Detroit to St. Louis?

The average bus journey time from Detroit to St. Louis is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 731 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to St. Louis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to St. Louis?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to St. Louis at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to St. Louis?

A bus trip from Detroit to St. Louis produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to St. Louis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to St. Louis?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Detroit to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to St. Louis from R 1 228 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:15	Detroit Bus Station	12h 40m	07:55	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 50m	23:10	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:15	Detroit Bus Station	12h 40m	07:55	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	16h 5m	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:15	Detroit Bus Station	12h 40m	07:55	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	17h 45m	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 5m	06:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 50m	23:10	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:15	Detroit Bus Station	12h 40m	07:55	Gateway Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 5m	06:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to St. Louis on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 5m	06:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:15	Detroit Bus Station	12h 40m	07:55	Gateway Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	15h 50m	23:10	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:12 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 13 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 292, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 48mAverage duration

733 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 257 - R 6 557	Average duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 292 - R 8 184	Average duration13h 48m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and St. Louis?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 612 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to St. Louis by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to St. Louis start at R 1 257. The average price for this route is around R 1 784. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Detroit to St. Louis?
The average bus journey time from Detroit to St. Louis is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 731 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to St. Louis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to St. Louis at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Detroit to St. Louis produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to St. Louis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to St. Louis?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Detroit to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/12

R 2 231

13/12

R 2 041

Today

R 2 024

15/12

R 1 937

16/12

R 1 565

17/12

R 1 609

18/12

R 1 652

19/12

R 1 989

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to St. Louis was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 565

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 St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 565 to R 2 266 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 565, which is on 2025-12-16.