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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 5 September 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: 4 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$81 - US$229Average duration20h 5m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$319 - US$319Average duration1d 7h
63kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
20h 5mAverage duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$120
Average bus trip duration20h 5m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure02:50
Distance430 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

Wilmington to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Detroit, MI

  1. How far is Detroit from Wilmington by coach?

    The distance between Wilmington and Detroit by coach is approximately 430 miles (693 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Detroit without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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US$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$77

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 US$77 to US$82 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 US$77, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Wilmington to Detroit.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Wilmington to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Detroit, MI?

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