What is the distance between Detroit and Bay City?

Detroit and Bay City are 98 miles (158 km) apart.

Bus Detroit to Bay City from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Bay City on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	3h 20m	4:05pm	Washington Ave	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	4:05pm	Washington Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:23 PM EST.

Get from Detroit to Bay City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MI by bus

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MI was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $22

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 Bay City, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $22 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-27.