How far is Raleigh from Detroit?

The distance separating Raleigh and Detroit is 511 miles (824 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Detroit?

Most of the buses traveling from Raleigh to Detroit leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Eastern Market, Henry Ford Museum, Ford Field, Wright Museum of African American History and Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 18 at 9:55pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: July 19 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 18 at 6:15pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: July 19 at 3:45pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 30m
Departure time: July 18 at 1:00am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: July 18 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 55m
Departure time: July 18 at 10:45am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: July 19 at 8:45am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h
Departure time: July 18 at 7:50am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
Arrival time: July 19 at 9:55am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $427	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$153 - $504	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$130

Average bus trip duration1d

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance509 miles (820 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,120 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,593 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Greyhound US

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Raleigh to Detroit Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Raleigh to Detroit is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Raleigh to Detroit will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Detroit from Raleigh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Detroit?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Detroit, MI

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Detroit?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/16

$111

Today

$137

07/18

$134

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$132

07/20

$132

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07/22

$86

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Detroit was searched and found on Jul 22, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $149 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-07-22.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Raleigh to Detroit.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Raleigh to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Raleigh to Detroit.

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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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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 Raleigh to Detroit?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 11h	Avg Price$394	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Detroit

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Train from Raleigh to Detroit, MI

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