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.

Bus Raleigh to Detroit from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Detroit on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	21h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	20h 20m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Detroit on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	22h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	21h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	1d 2h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	1d	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Detroit on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	22h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	21h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	1d 2h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:16 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh 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 1 day, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d Average Duration

509 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $340	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $504	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

3.5/511,353 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 about traveling from Raleigh to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Raleigh from Detroit?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

No data

11/16

$162

Today

$125

11/18

$166

11/19

$127

11/20

$145

11/21

$173

11/22

$149

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $125

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, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $125 to $206 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-11-19.