How far is Houston from Detroit?

The distance separating Houston and Detroit is 1105 miles (1781 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Detroit leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Ford Field, Fox Theater, The Guardian Building, Detroit Zoo and Henry Ford Museum.

Bus Houston to Detroit from $115 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 29

from $252

TomorrowAug 30

from $254

SunAug 31

MonSep 1

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WedSep 3

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FriSep 5

Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 30 at 11:25am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Arrival time: August 31 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 30 at 2:00am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: August 31 at 9:55am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h
Departure time: August 30 at 1:05pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 12:30am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
Departure time: August 30 at 2:00am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: August 31 at 9:55am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h
Departure time: August 30 at 1:30pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Arrival time: August 31 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $435	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$485 - $485	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 162kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

$116Cheapest ticket

45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178

Average bus trip duration1d 10h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance1110 miles (1790 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 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.

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,290 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.

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

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

Houston to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Detroit?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Detroit, MI

How far is Houston from Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston 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

08/27

$137

08/28

$168

Today

$244

08/30

$247

08/31

No data

09/01

$165

09/02

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $137

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

You can expect to pay from $137 to $865 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-09-01.

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Houston to Detroit.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Houston to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$178	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$485	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Detroit, MI

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Bus Houston, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Detroit?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Detroit, MI

How far is Houston from Detroit?

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

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

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

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