Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 26
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 27
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 28
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 29
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 30
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Cherry Hill Mall
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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199 Spring Garden St.
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Detroit
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Detroit recent customer reviews
Based on 6345 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $168
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI by bus
How far is Philadelphia from Detroit?
The distance separating Philadelphia and Detroit is 442 miles (712 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Detroit leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?
Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Zoo, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum and Ford Field.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/24
$140
11/25
$217
Today
$192
11/27
$123
11/28
$123
11/29
$210
11/30
$245
12/01
$126
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $123
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $123 to $305 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination