What is the distance between Detroit and Los Angeles?

About 1978 miles (3189 km) separate Detroit and Los Angeles.

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

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Detroit, chances are that your bus will leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Disneyland, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Venice Beach and Getty Center.

Bus Detroit to Los Angeles from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Los Angeles on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	2d 18h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	2d 9h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	2d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	2d 9h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	2d 11h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

1974 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $610	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$194 - $3,150	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 290kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

Greyhound Detroit Los Angeles recent customer reviews

I should have been in LA now but I have 24 hours more to go! Terrible!

Merima K.

November 13, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Los Angeles?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$316

11/14

$210

Today

$401

11/16

No data

11/17

$184

11/18

$157

11/19

No data

11/20

$166

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $157

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $401 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-18.