Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US

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TodayAug 1
TomorrowAug 2
from US$45
SunAug 3
from US$44
MonAug 4
from US$38
TueAug 5
from US$37
WedAug 6
from US$37
ThuAug 7
from US$37
FriAug 8
from US$39

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Grand Rapids
    Destination location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Grand Rapids

Bus
Average PriceUS$33 - US$68Average Duration4h 25m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$72 - US$168Average Duration17h 8m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Grand Rapids. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4h 25mAverage Duration
US$33Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance226 km
Latest bus departure12:45pm

Detroit to Grand Rapids Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Grand Rapids, MI, US

  1. What is the distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids?

    The distance between Detroit and Grand Rapids is around 226 km (141 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Grand Rapids?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Central Station, in Grand Rapids.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-30
US$41
07-31
US$41
Today
US$39
08-02
US$37
08-03
US$37
08-04
US$30
08-05
US$29
08-06
US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Indian Trails will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Grand Rapids will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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