Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 19
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Cheapest
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.
Fastest
Amtrak Station
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
30th Street Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Cherry Hill Mall
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Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on November 20
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Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.
Cheapest
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.
Fastest
Amtrak Station
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
30th Street Station
No tags
Detroit Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.
No tags
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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 Philadelphia recent customer reviews
Based on 5594 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
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAIndependence Travel Center
C - #2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D - Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F - NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA by bus
How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?
The distance separating Detroit and Philadelphia is 442 miles (712 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Philadelphia?
Most of the buses traveling from Detroit to Philadelphia leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Philadelphia?
Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, The Barnes Foundation, Independence Hall, Eastern State Penitentiary and Love Park.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$132
11/18
$135
Today
$124
11/20
$153
11/21
$153
11/22
$107
11/23
$121
11/24
$126
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $107
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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $107 to $876 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-11-22.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $107
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
