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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Detroit Bus Station | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | Cheapest | |||||
 | Detroit Bus Station | 199 Spring Garden St. | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Amtrak Station | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
| Detroit Bus Station | 199 Spring Garden St. | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Philadelphia?
Stops in Philadelphia
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA - D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA by bus
How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?
The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia is around 712 km (442 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Philadelphia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $149To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $149 to $1,986 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-11-27.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
