What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Detroit?

Ann Arbor and Detroit are 36 miles (58 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit?

Buses going from Ann Arbor to Detroit begin their journey at Train Station and reach their destination at Detroit Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fox Theater, Detroit Historical Museum, Belle Isle Park, Detroit Riverwalk and Wright Museum of African American History.

Bus Ann Arbor to Detroit from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Ann Arbor	1h 5m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Blake Transit Center	35m	7:35pm	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Ann Arbor	1h 10m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blake Transit Center	40m	10:35am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Ann Arbor	1h 5m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:50am	Blake Transit Center	35m	5:25am	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:50am	Blake Transit Center	35m	5:25am	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Ann Arbor	1h 10m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Ann Arbor	1h 5m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:50am	Blake Transit Center	35m	5:25am	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Ann Arbor	55m	11:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Blake Transit Center	35m	7:35pm	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	50m	4:05am	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Ann Arbor	55m	11:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:50am	Blake Transit Center	35m	5:25am	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	50m	4:05am	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Ann Arbor	55m	11:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	40m	3:55am	DTW McNamara Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Blake Transit Center	50m	4:05am	Detroit Airport (DTW)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ann Arbor to Detroit

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 hour 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 2mAverage Duration

35 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $22	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $50	Average Duration1h 2m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ann Arbor and Detroit?

Stops in Ann Arbor

A
Train Station
325 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Michigan Flyer

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI by bus

What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/19

$10

11/20

$10

Today

$11

11/22

$10

11/23

$11

11/24

$9

11/25

$9

11/26

$10

The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $29 for a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Michigan Flyer 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.