How far is Atlanta from Detroit?

The distance between the two cities is 597 miles (963 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to Detroit leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Belle Isle Park, Mexicantown, Detroit Institute of Arts, Ford Field and Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Bus Atlanta to Detroit from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Detroit on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 55m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Atlanta to Detroit on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 55m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Detroit on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 55m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta 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	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 55m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Detroit on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Atlanta to Detroit on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 50m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:08 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 50mAverage Duration

596 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $252	Average Duration17h 50m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$281 - $1,682	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Detroit?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Detroit

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,398 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.

Greyhound Atlanta Detroit recent customer reviews

Grayhound has exceptionally upgraded its customer service, stations, and coaches since the last time I have utilized it.

Lenora J.

December 16, 2019

Good ride

Toi S.

November 30, 2019

Everything was great

Gloria M.

November 21, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Detroit, MI by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$146

11/26

$260

Today

$129

11/28

$137

11/29

$150

11/30

$230

12/01

$129

12/02

$95

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $260 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-12-02.