What is the distance between Detroit and Boston?

The distance separating Detroit and Boston is 611 miles (986 km).

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

If you're headed to Boston from Detroit, chances are that your bus will leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Art, Museum of Science, Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Boston Public Library and North End.

Bus Detroit to Boston from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	23h 2m	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 1h	11:07pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 55m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 45m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 7h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:13 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

608 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $312	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$130 - $752	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Boston?

Stops in Detroit

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

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$192

11/25

$335

Today

$140

11/27

$163

11/28

$144

11/29

No data

11/30

$169

12/01

$143

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $140

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $140 to $1,494 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak 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.