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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Detroit Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Detroit Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Austin | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Austin South Congress | Detroit Bus Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Austin and Detroit?
Stops in Austin
- A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA - B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA - C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA - D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Detroit start from $185. The average price for this route is around $260. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Detroit?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Detroit is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1873 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Detroit route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Detroit at 2:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Detroit?
A bus trip from Austin to Detroit generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Detroit?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Detroit?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $252To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $252 to $624 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $267 which is on 2025-12-01.
What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Detroit, MI?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
