Bus from State College to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from State College to Detroit on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
State College Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Amtrak
N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal
Amtrak StationFastest
Amtrak
N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
State College Arpt (E)
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Get from State College to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 441, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
16h 40mAverage duration
464 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from State College to Detroit, MI by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from State College to Detroit?

    The cheapest bus tickets from State College to Detroit start at R 1 441. The average price for this route is around R 1 828. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from State College to Detroit?

    The average bus journey time from State College to Detroit is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 464 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the State College to Detroit route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from State College to Detroit?

    The earliest bus departs from State College to Detroit at 10:25. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from State College to Detroit?

    A bus trip from State College to Detroit produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from State College to Detroit?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from State College to Detroit?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from State College to Detroit?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from State College to Detroit?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from State College to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 980

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 980 to R 7 352 for a bus ticket from State College to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 980, which is on 2025-12-16.

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