What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?

It's about 986 km (611 miles) from Detroit to Boston.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Boston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Bus Detroit to Boston from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	23h 2m	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	11:07pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	11:07pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 16h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	22h 54m	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	10:49pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 2h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:13 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

981 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $448	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$187 - $1,082	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Boston?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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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
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?
It's about 986 km (611 miles) from Detroit to Boston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Boston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$277

11-25

$483

Today

$202

11-27

$235

11-28

$339

11-29

No data

11-30

$337

12-01

$206

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $202

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

You can expect to pay from $202 to $2,150 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-12-01.