Bus from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ: Tickets & Schedules
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Detroit Bus Station
Newark Penn Station
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We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $171
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 Newark recent customer reviews
While in Pittsburgh the cook / cashier was pretty rude other than that everything was good
4 out of 5 stars
Charles M.
Midway in the journey, bus-rerouted to New York and asked New Jersey passenger side to get off
2 out of 5 stars
Ralph E.
The air conditioning didn't work from detroit all the way to Cleveland and the bus with 30 people and no windows the bus became a small microwave
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ by bus
What is the distance between Detroit and Newark?
Detroit and Newark are 472 miles (761 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Newark?
If you're headed to Newark from Detroit, chances are that your bus will depart from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Penn Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/23
$196
11/24
$152
Today
$264
11/26
$145
11/27
$92
11/28
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11/29
$167
11/30
$181
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $92
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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $92 to $1,400 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $92
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
