Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for San Diego to Detroit on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
    		UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
    FlixBus + Greyhound
      		San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
      		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
      Greyhound + FlixBus
        		UCSD Health La Jolla Station
        		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
        Greyhound
          		San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
          		Detroit Bus StationNo tags
          Greyhound
            		Greyhound Bus Stop
            		Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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            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, 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            9bus per day
            2d 12hAverage Duration
            3163 kmDistance
            79kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$274 - $704Average Duration2d 12h
            79kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$493 - $619Average Duration2d 7h
            288kg CO₂e

            Bus San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket Price$399
            Average Bus Trip Duration2d 12h
            Number of daily buses9
            Earliest bus departure6:45am
            Distance3163 km
            Latest bus departure7:35pm

            San Diego to Detroit Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Detroit, MI

            1. What is the travel distance from San Diego to Detroit?

              The distance covered from San Diego to Detroit is 3171 km (1967 miles).

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

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

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            Bus Travel Tips

            Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Detroit!

            Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

            Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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            Did you know?

            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

            The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

            Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

            What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Detroit, MI?

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