How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Detroit?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Detroit start from $115. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Detroit?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Detroit is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 774 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Detroit route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , New York Trailways , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Detroit?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Detroit at 7:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Detroit?

A bus trip from New York City to Detroit generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Detroit?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Detroit?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Detroit?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Detroit?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Detroit from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City 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	9:45am	New York (Hudson Yards)	23h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City 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	3:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	22h 56m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	19h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 7h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	19h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	19h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	19h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Detroit on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	17h 25m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	16h 55m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	19h 30m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 45m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 21 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

774 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$115 - $664	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$342 - $636	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Detroit?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Detroit

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 37 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $115

Greyhound New York City Detroit recent customer reviews

My last trip was cancelled and there is nobody who entertain or guide me regarding that it was worst experience

Zia Ul H.

October 2, 2023

Poor customer service and unfriendly staff. Was not able to be refunded for ticket after explaining issue to them.

Mario A.

August 24, 2019

We travel to Detroit Michigan, stop at caveland Ohio to change the drivers and it was 01.50 am at midnight but they told us bus has problems so we can anywhere but it was look like there were no drivers available to take us Detroit MI so we have to stay all night at bus stop and I have a kids with me It was entirely a nightmare for us Next morning Sunday at 9 am they arranged another bus after several requests Then we reached at home at 1.30 Detroit

Abdul Hady Salim I.

October 21, 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11472 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $108

FlixBus New York City Detroit recent customer reviews

Horrible, The buses were freezing, water was leaking everywhere, Every bus was late except the very last one, The drivers was rude, nasty and so unhelpful. The wifi or plug stations did not work. Never again.

Neshell S.

July 20, 2023

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Detroit start from $115. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Detroit?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Detroit is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 774 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Detroit route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, New York Trailways, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Detroit at 7:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Detroit?
A bus trip from New York City to Detroit generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Detroit?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Detroit?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, 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

11-27

$244

11-28

$364

Today

$395

11-30

$392

12-01

$217

12-02

$163

12-03

$118

12-04

$118

The cheapest trip from New York City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $517 for a bus ticket from New York City to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-12-03.