What's the distance between Detroit and Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 442 miles (712 km).

How can I travel from Detroit to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Detroit to Philadelphia from £61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Detroit to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	23h 50m	21:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	21:30	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	17h 40m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	15h 15m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20	Detroit Bus Station	20h 25m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	21:30	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	21:30	Amtrak Station	20h	17:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	22h 10m	20:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	22:05	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20	Detroit Bus Station	20h 25m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	12:20	Detroit Bus Station	18h 25m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 10mAverage duration

443 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£67 - £254	Average duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£157 - £812	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Philadelphia?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

What's the distance between Detroit and Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 442 miles (712 km).
How can I travel from Detroit to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£152

25/11

£147

Today

£180

27/11

£107

28/11

£89

29/11

£147

30/11

No data

01/12

£93

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £89

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

You can expect to pay from £89 to £1,065 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £89, which is on 2025-11-28.