Bus from Louisville to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Louisville to Detroit on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Louisville, KY
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Louisville, KY
Amtrak StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:08 PM EST.

Get from Louisville to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
7h 50mAverage Duration
509 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Detroit?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Detroit start from $71. The average price for this route is around $100. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Detroit?

    The average bus travel time from Louisville to Detroit is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 509 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Louisville to Detroit route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to Detroit?

    The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Detroit at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Detroit?

    A bus trip from Louisville to Detroit generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Louisville to Detroit?

    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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Detroit?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to Detroit?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville to Detroit?

    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
11-29
$200
11-30
$240
Today
$188
12-02
$78
12-03
$71
12-04
$71
12-05
$74
12-06
$71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Louisville to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $333 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.

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