How far is Philadelphia from Detroit?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Detroit is 442 miles (712 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Detroit leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main 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 Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Zoo, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum and Ford Field.

Bus Philadelphia to Detroit from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 5m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	21h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	19h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Detroit on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	19h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 20m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

19h 45mAverage Duration

441 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $259	Average Duration19h 45m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $599	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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 Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Detroit recent customer reviews

Trip was good no issues

James P.

January 27, 2025

Peter Pan

4/56,327 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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 Philadelphia and Detroit?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI by bus

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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

11/16

$142

11/17

$137

Today

$119

11/19

$82

11/20

$94

11/21

$82

11/22

$118

11/23

$134

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $203 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-19.