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.

Bus Detroit to Philadelphia from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	17h 40m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	19h 22m	4:52pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	20h	5:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 35m	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	20h 25m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	20h	5:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 50m	9:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	20h 25m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$125 - $519	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$293 - $1,514	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Philadelphia?

Stops in Detroit

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

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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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.

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

No data

The 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.