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Bus San Jose to Detroit: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$296
Average bus trip duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:40 AM
Distance2068 miles (3334 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

San Jose to Detroit Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Jose to Detroit.

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:40AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$189
Average Ticket Price$296
Minimum Trip Duration2d15h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d18h
Distance2068 miles (3334 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Detroit

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Jose to Detroit. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from San Jose to Detroit takes around 2d 18h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2d 15h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 2070 miles (3338 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Jose and Detroit is 2070 miles (3338 km).

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from San Jose to Detroit may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Jose to Detroit by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 12:40 AM and 11:05 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Detroit start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $189 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Detroit from San Jose.

You can expect to pay around $296 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $189 and $574, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fox Theater, Ford Field, Detroit Zoo, Detroit Riverwalk and Old St. Mary.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from San Jose to Detroit. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Detroit!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Detroit.

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 San Jose to Detroit.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Detroit?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2d 18hAvg Price$296Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2d 14hAvg Price$308Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between San Jose and Detroit is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $296 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $189. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Detroit, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Detroit in about 2d 14h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Detroit to San Jose

You can also go to Detroit by train

Train from San Jose to Detroit

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