What is the distance between Hartford and Detroit?

Hartford and Detroit are 533 miles (859 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Detroit from Hartford, chances are that your bus will depart from Harford Union Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Mexicantown, Motown Museum, Eastern Market, Ford Field and The Guardian Building.

Bus Hartford to Detroit from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hartford to Detroit on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10pm	Harford Union Station	1d 9h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Detroit on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10pm	Harford Union Station	1d 9h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	11:00am	Harford Union Station	22h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Detroit on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:00am	Harford Union Station	22h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10pm	Harford Union Station	1d 9h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Detroit on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:00am	Harford Union Station	22h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10pm	Harford Union Station	1d 9h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Detroit on September 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:40pm	Harford Union Station	1d 1h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
11:00am	Harford Union Station	22h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
6:45pm	Harford Union Station	21h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $180	Average Duration21h 45m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$286 - $578	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Hartford to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

21h 45mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108

Average bus trip duration21h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure11:00am

Distance533 miles (859 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,230 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Very disgusting ugh never againnn

Iris Nereida S.

April 17, 2017

Peter Pan

4/56,240 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/510,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Very disgusting ugh never againnn

Iris Nereida S.

April 17, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Hartford to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Detroit?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hartford, CT - Detroit, MI

What is the distance between Hartford and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

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

Best price found

09/01

$119

09/02

$89

Today

$88

09/04

$88

09/05

$87

09/06

No data

09/07

$85

09/08

No data

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $128 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-09-07.

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 45m	Avg Price$108	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$417	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Detroit.

Bus Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Peter Pan / Greyhound Hartford Detroit recent customer reviews

Hartford to Detroit Bus

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Detroit?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hartford, CT - Detroit, MI

What is the distance between Hartford and Detroit?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Detroit, MI?

Will you be returning to Hartford, CT by bus?

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