Find coaches from New York City to Detroit, MI

Today30 Jul
from US$186
Tomorrow31 Jul
from US$150
Fri1 Aug
from US$120
Sat2 Aug
from US$123
Sun3 Aug
from US$133
Mon4 Aug
from US$119
Tue5 Aug
from US$110
Wed6 Aug
from US$105

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$65 - US$285Average duration19h 5m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$140 - US$422Average duration1d 5h
71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
19h 5mAverage duration
US$65Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$102
Average bus trip duration19h 5m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance480 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York City to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Detroit, MI

  1. How far is Detroit from New York City by coach?

    The journey from New York City to Detroit by coach covers an approximate distance of 480 miles (775 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Detroit from New York City without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/07
US$226
29/07
US$224
Today
US$220
31/07
US$142
01/08
US$112
02/08
US$116
03/08
US$125
04/08
US$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 4 Aug 2025 with a price of US$112

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

You can expect to pay from US$112 to US$261 for a bus ticket from New York City to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$112, which is on 2025-08-04.

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 New York City and Detroit!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New York City to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Detroit.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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