Bus Tickets from Detroit (MI) to Los Angeles, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles (Americanstar)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Los Angeles.

Average Price$110 - $654Average Duration2d 14h
80kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$187 - $716Average Duration2d 5h
290kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 14hAverage Duration
$110Cheapest ticket
80kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$240
Average bus trip duration2d 14h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance1984 miles (3200 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Los Angeles Bus

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

Best price found
05/29
$293
05/30
$266
Today
$360
06/01
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06/02
$247
06/03
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06/04
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06/05
$158
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jun 5, 2025 with a price of $158

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

You can expect to pay from $158 to $570 for a bus ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2025-06-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Los Angeles!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit to Los Angeles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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