How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to New York City start from $119. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 Detroit to New York City?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to New York City is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 776 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to New York City at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to New York City?

A bus trip from Detroit to New York City generates an estimated 19 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 Detroit to New York City?

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 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to New York City?

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 Detroit to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to New York City from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to New York City 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	18h 20m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 11h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 17m	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 17m	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 17m	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 17m	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City 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	19h 10m	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 5h	11:40am	Chinatown	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	6:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

21h 20mAverage Duration

776 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$119 - $471	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$202 - $1,731	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and New York City?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 23 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the staff, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $119

Greyhound Detroit New York City recent customer reviews

Bus reached late to destination by 2 hours late so i have missed the next connecting bus so that additional charges applies

Naga Santhosh M.

December 25, 2023

I would never ride Greyhound again. Staff so rude, buses always late, just a big inconvenience.

Neshell S.

August 22, 2023

If I have review the workers I will give them 000 Workers are rude nasty including driver. And bus was really dirty and smell

Kazi I.

July 26, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,456 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to New York City 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 Detroit to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to New York City start from $119. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 Detroit to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to New York City is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 776 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to New York City at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to New York City?
A bus trip from Detroit to New York City generates an estimated 19 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 Detroit to New York City?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to New York City?
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 Detroit to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11-25

$314

11-26

$303

Today

$262

11-28

$160

11-29

$262

11-30

$338

12-01

$179

12-02

$149

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to New York City was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $149

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $2,477 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.