What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?

The distance separating Detroit and Boston is 611 miles (986 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Boston?

If you're headed to Boston from Detroit, chances are that your bus will leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Art, Museum of Science, Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Boston Public Library and North End.

Bus Detroit to Boston from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 16h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 16h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

612 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $300	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$130 - $684	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,567 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Boston?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$128

11/05

$119

Today

$97

11/07

$101

11/08

$140

11/09

$137

11/10

$111

11/11

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $97

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $1,556 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 14h	Avg Price$553	Daily Departures5

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