What is the distance between Birmingham and Detroit?

About 642 miles (1035 km) separate Birmingham and Detroit.

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

If you're headed to Detroit from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will leave from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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, Fox Theater, Old St. Mary, Motown Museum and Eastern Market.

Bus Birmingham to Detroit from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Detroit on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	23h 15m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:55 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham 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 19 hours and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

19hAverage Duration

641 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $256	Average Duration19h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$362 - $622	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Detroit?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 Birmingham Detroit recent customer reviews

My trip was ok just a long ride

Donnie C.

September 17, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US to Detroit, MI by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $158

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

You can expect to pay from $158 to $237 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2025-11-24.