How far is South Bend from Detroit?

The distance separating South Bend and Detroit is 170 miles (274 km).

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 Detroit Historical Museum, Wright Museum of African American History, Belle Isle Park, Ford Field and Detroit Institute of Arts.

Bus South Bend to Detroit from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Detroit on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	11h 50m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for South Bend to Detroit on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	11h 50m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:02 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend 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 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $158	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $175	Average Duration11h 33m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 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.

Greyhound South Bend Detroit recent customer reviews

They need better contact with agents for question. And the trip never arrives on time. I took greyhound 3 time this month and not once was it on time going and coming

Leotis C.

May 30, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Bend to Detroit, MI by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$43

11/19

$54

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$58

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $58 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-25.