Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:25 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
19h 45mAverage Duration
711 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$116 - $372Average Duration19h 45m
18kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$217 - $862Average Duration1d 8h
65kg CO₂e

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

  1. How far is Philadelphia from Detroit?

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

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, 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
11-16
$205
11-17
$197
Today
$171
11-19
$119
11-20
$135
11-21
$119
11-22
$170
11-23
$193
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $293 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-19.

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