How far is Detroit from Lansing?

It's about 132 km (82 miles) from Detroit to Lansing.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at CATA Transportation Center, in Lansing.

Bus Detroit to Lansing from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit to Lansing on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	1h 40m	11:40am	Lansing Mall	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	1h 40m	11:40am	Lansing	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	1h 40m	11:40am	Lansing	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	1h 40m	11:40am	Lansing	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	2h 20m	12:20pm	Lansing	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Lansing

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lansing. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $77	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $178	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Lansing?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Lansing

A
CATA Transportation Center
420 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
B
955 Alton Road
955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI by bus

How far is Detroit from Lansing?
It's about 132 km (82 miles) from Detroit to Lansing.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Lansing?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at CATA Transportation Center, in Lansing.

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

$38

11-25

$34

Today

No data

11-27

$28

11-28

$31

11-29

$34

11-30

$67

12-01

$26

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $26

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 Lansing, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $67 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-01.