Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Detroit, MI

FriAug 1
from $155
SatAug 2
from $129
SunAug 3
from $139
MonAug 4
from $144
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
from $152
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$107 - $361Average Duration1d 8h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$165 - $779Average Duration1d 5h
138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$107Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$136
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance939 miles (1513 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

New Orleans 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
07/28
$232
07/29
$120
Today
$115
07/31
$135
08/01
$172
08/02
$131
08/03
$156
08/04
$137
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $291 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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