What is the distance between Detroit and New York City?

Detroit and New York City are 480 miles (775 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to New York City?

If you're headed to New York City from Detroit, chances are that your bus will depart from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at GW Bridge. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Washington Square Park, Governors Island, Bronx Zoo, Broadway Shows and The Shed.

Bus Detroit to New York City from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 20m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 15m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 20m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 4h	11:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 12m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	21h 18m	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

21h 20mAverage Duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $269	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$140 - $2,193	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,595 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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 Detroit New York City recent customer reviews

Bus reached late to destination by 2 hours late so i have missed the next connecting bus so that additional charges applies

Naga Santhosh M.

December 25, 2023

I would never ride Greyhound again. Staff so rude, buses always late, just a big inconvenience.

Neshell S.

August 22, 2023

If I have review the workers I will give them 000 Workers are rude nasty including driver. And bus was really dirty and smell

Kazi I.

July 26, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 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

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and New York City?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to New York City by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to New York City?
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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

11/18

$159

11/19

$115

Today

$246

11/21

$251

11/22

$134

11/23

$126

11/24

$132

11/25

$193

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to New York City was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $115

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $115 to $1,722 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.