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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Ann Arbor
    Departure location: Ann Arbor
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Ann Arbor
    Departure location: Ann Arbor
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Ann Arbor
    Departure location: Ann Arbor
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Ann Arbor
    Departure location: Ann Arbor
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Ann Arbor to Detroit: Trip Overview

Bus Ann Arbor to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration1h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:45 AM
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Latest bus departure10:10 PM

Ann Arbor to Detroit Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:45AM - 10:10PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration55m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h5m
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ann Arbor - Detroit

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Detroit without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Ann Arbor to Detroit takes around 1h 5m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 36 miles (58 km) that separate the two cities.

Ann Arbor and Detroit are 36 miles (58 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses running from Ann Arbor to Detroit may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 4:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:10 PM for the final departure.

Buses going from Ann Arbor to Detroit begin their journey at Train Station and reach their destination at Detroit Bus Station.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $19.

The bus ticket costs $23 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $19 and $47, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Ann Arbor and Detroit is about 1h 50m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Detroit before making your way back to Ann Arbor.

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fox Theater, Detroit Historical Museum, Belle Isle Park, Detroit Riverwalk and Wright Museum of African American History.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Ann Arbor to Detroit.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ann Arbor to Detroit.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

Will you be returning to Ann Arbor by bus?

Bus from Detroit to Ann Arbor

You can also go to Detroit by train

Train from Ann Arbor to Detroit

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