Bus Tickets from Kansas City (MO) to Detroit (MI)

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TodayJun 9
TomorrowJun 10
from $238
WedJun 11
from $91
ThuJun 12
from $102
FriJun 13
from $111
SatJun 14
from $154
SunJun 15
MonJun 16
from $249

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 11 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 go from Kansas City to Detroit.

Average Price$68 - $293Average Duration21h 55m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$129 - $263Average Duration15h 59m
94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kansas City to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 15 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 59mAverage Duration
$129Cheapest ticket
94kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153
Average bus trip duration21h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance641 miles (1033 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Kansas City to Detroit Bus

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

Best price found
06/07
$107
06/08
$160
Today
$143
06/10
$230
06/11
$83
06/12
$95
06/13
$104
06/14
$146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Detroit was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $230 for a bus ticket from Kansas City to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-06-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Kansas City to Detroit.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Kansas City to Detroit.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City to Detroit?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Kansas City by bus?

Bus from Kansas City to Detroit

You can also go to Detroit by train

Train from Kansas City to Detroit

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