How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to New York City start from $65. The average price for this route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Detroit to New York City is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 480 miles (774 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to New York City at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to New York City?

A bus trip from Detroit to New York City generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to New York City from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 11h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 45m	4:50pm	GW Bridge	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	6:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	20h 57m	6:27pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

21h 20mAverage Duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $471	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$140 - $1,203	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and New York City?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 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 New York City recent customer reviews

Bus reached late to destination by 2 hours late so i have missed the next connecting bus so that additional charges applies

Naga Santhosh M.

December 25, 2023

I would never ride Greyhound again. Staff so rude, buses always late, just a big inconvenience.

Neshell S.

August 22, 2023

If I have review the workers I will give them 000 Workers are rude nasty including driver. And bus was really dirty and smell

Kazi I.

July 26, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,528 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.

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to New York City start from $65. The average price for this route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Detroit to New York City is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 480 miles (774 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to New York City at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to New York City?
A bus trip from Detroit to New York City generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/03

$159

12/04

$155

Today

$153

12/06

$99

12/07

$96

12/08

$93

12/09

$87

12/10

$98

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to New York City was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $87

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $814 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-12-09.

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.