How far is Richmond from Detroit?

The distance between the two cities is 443 miles (714 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Detroit leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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, Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Riverwalk and Motown Museum.

Bus Richmond to Detroit from $91 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $139

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from $139

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from $158

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 5 at 9:15pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Henrico
Arrival time: July 6 at 3:45pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 5 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 5 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 25m
Departure time: July 5 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 5 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 25m
Departure time: July 5 at 2:10pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 6 at 8:45am
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 35m
Departure time: July 5 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 6 at 10:55pm
Destination city: Detroit
Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $190	Average Duration18h 55m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$221 - $467	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 18 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

18h 55mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration18h 55m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance445 miles (717 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,074 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,323 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,251 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Richmond to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Detroit?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Detroit, MI

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

06/28

$108

06/29

$101

Today

$91

07/01

$160

07/02

$140

07/03

$138

07/04

No data

07/05

$139

The cheapest trip from Richmond to Detroit was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $365 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-07-03.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond 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 Richmond to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond 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 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.

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 Richmond to Detroit?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 55m	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$371	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

Bus from Richmond to Detroit

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Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Detroit, MI

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Bus Richmond to Detroit: Trip Overview

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Richmond to Detroit Bus

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Detroit?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Detroit, MI

How far is Richmond from Detroit?

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

Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

You can also go to Detroit by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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