How far is Los Angeles from Detroit?

The distance between Los Angeles and Detroit is around 3189 km (1978 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Bus Los Angeles to Detroit from $194 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 14h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 11h	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Detroit on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 10h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

3190 kmDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$181 - $726	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$281 - $2,379	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 290kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Detroit?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Los Angeles from Detroit?
The distance between Los Angeles and Detroit is around 3189 km (1978 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Detroit?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$560

11-22

$650

Today

$397

11-24

$296

11-25

$401

11-26

$337

11-27

$328

11-28

$353

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $296

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $296 to $836 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $296 which is on 2025-11-24.