How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Detroit?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Detroit start from $130. The average price for this route is around $201. 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 Boston to Detroit?

The average bus travel time from Boston to Detroit is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Detroit route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , Peter Pan , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Detroit?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Detroit at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Detroit?

A bus trip from Boston to Detroit generates an estimated 25 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 Boston to Detroit?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Detroit?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Detroit?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Detroit?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Detroit from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Detroit on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Detroit on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:15am	Boston (South Station)	23h 50m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 7h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 12h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 4h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Detroit on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 7h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 12h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 4h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Detroit on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	23h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 12h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 4h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Detroit on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 12h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	23h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1d	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 7h	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:03 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

981 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $500	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$190 - $2,198	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Detroit?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87492 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $130

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Detroit recent customer reviews

Bus was on time

Ronecia T.

October 3, 2024

I arrived before projected time and was on time for work

Vacelee M.

December 3, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,724 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,417 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,993 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, 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 Boston to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Detroit start from $130. The average price for this route is around $201. 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 Boston to Detroit?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Detroit is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Detroit route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Detroit at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Detroit?
A bus trip from Boston to Detroit generates an estimated 25 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 Boston to Detroit?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Detroit?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-08

$167

01-09

$237

Today

$245

01-11

$271

01-12

$172

01-13

$139

01-14

$140

01-15

$157

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $139

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

You can expect to pay from $139 to $271 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2026-01-13.