Bus from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on April 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:40 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 108,826, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
20h 50mAverage Duration
441 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceARS 108,826 - ARS 355,984Average Duration20h 50m
18kg CO₂e
Average PriceARS 213,557 - ARS 2,424,443Average Duration1d 11h
65kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Philadelphia start from ARS 108,826. The average price for this route is around ARS 135,270. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The average bus trip duration from Detroit to Philadelphia is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 441 miles (711 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Detroit to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Philadelphia at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Detroit to Philadelphia generates an estimated 17.768275000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    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 5788 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Philadelphia?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveler 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
04/16
ARS 222,762
04/17
ARS 245,056
Today
ARS 229,724
04/19
ARS 131,552
04/20
ARS 109,968
04/21
ARS 142,009
04/22
ARS 122,500
04/23
ARS 121,108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of ARS 109,968

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ARS 109,968 to ARS 999,828 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 109,968 which is on 2026-04-20.

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 Philadelphia, PA?

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