Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:05 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

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.

16bus per day
21h 10mAverage Duration
711 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$125 - $519Average Duration21h 10m
18kg CO₂e
Average Price$293 - $1,514Average Duration1d 11h
65kg CO₂e

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

  1. How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?

    The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia is around 712 km (442 miles).

  2. 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.

Best price found
11-22
$264
11-23
$297
Today
$284
11-25
$275
11-26
$217
11-27
$149
11-28
$166
11-29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $1,987 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?

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