What is the distance between Wilmington and Detroit?

About 430 miles (693 km) separate Wilmington and Detroit.

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

If you're headed to Detroit from Wilmington, chances are that your bus will leave from Wilmington Bus Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Detroit Historical Museum, Comerica Park, Fox Theater, Detroit Riverwalk and Motown Museum.

Bus Wilmington to Detroit from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Detroit on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	20h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	18h 20m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	20h 15m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	19h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington 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 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

20h 15mAverage Duration

425 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $172	Average Duration20h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$353 - $353	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Detroit?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI by bus

What is the distance between Wilmington and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Detroit?
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.

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$139

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$164

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The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $139

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

You can expect to pay from $139 to $179 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $164 which is on 2025-11-21.