Bus Tickets from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Detroit, MI

TodayJul 31
from $40
TomorrowAug 1
from $44
SatAug 2
from $37
SunAug 3
from $42
MonAug 4
from $42
TueAug 5
from $35
WedAug 6
from $35
ThuAug 7
from $35

Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Indian TrailsIndian Trails
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Bus Terminal)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Indian TrailsIndian Trails
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$33 - $47Average Duration4h 20m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$77 - $191Average Duration14h 40m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$33Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Grand Rapids, MI, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration4h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:05pm
Distance140 miles (225 km)
Latest bus departure2:45pm

Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$32
07/30
$31
Today
$32
08/01
$36
08/02
$29
08/03
$34
08/04
$34
08/05
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $143 for a bus ticket from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-08-05.

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.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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