Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Detroit.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to DetroitAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $151To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $151 to $210 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Detroit!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
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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