New York, NY
Detroit, MI

New York to Detroit by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Detroit for only $82, on a trip of approximately 21h 5m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Detroit.

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    Cheapest
    Bus
    21h 5m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Fastest
    Train
    15h 55m
    Direct
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    Earliest
    Bus
    19h 40m
    2 Transfers
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
3:35 PM->12:40 PM
Flixbus
12:00 PM->12:40 PM
Adirondack
8:00 PM->1:45 PM
Trailways
3:30 PM->1:45 PM
Amtrak
3:40 PM->8:50 PM

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Bus from New York to Detroit

The bus trip from New York to Detroit takes approximately 21h 18m duration and covers a distance of about 486 mi. There are usually 30 buses traveling daily to Detroit and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $81.97 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance486 mi
Price$81.97
Frequency30
Fastest16h 25m

Train New York to Detroit

It takes an average of 1d 35m to travel from New York to Detroit by train, covering a distance of about 486 mi. There are usually 4 trains traveling daily from New York to Detroit and tickets for this journey start from $189 when you book in advance.

Distance486 mi
Price$189
Frequency4
Fastest15h 55m

Flixbus stations in New York

  • NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)

  • NYC Lucky Star 145 Canal

  • NYC Chinatown (28 Allen St)

  • 300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)

  • Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)

  • 145 Canal St

Flixbus stations in Detroit

  • Detroit Bus Station

  • 181 Goyeau Street

Greyhound stations in New York

  • New York Port Authority

  • New York (GW Bridge)

  • Port Authority - 625 8th Ave

  • 7-11 - Jd Foods

  • GW Bridge Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Detroit

  • Detroit Bus Station

  • Detroit Train Station

  • 181 Goyeau Street

  • Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St

Trailways stations in New York

  • Port Authority Bus Terminal

Trailways stations in Detroit

  • Indian Trails Bus Terminal

Amtrak stations in New York

  • NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Amtrak stations in Detroit

  • 11 W Baltimore Ave

Adirondack stations in New York

  • Port Authority Bus Station

Adirondack stations in Detroit

  • Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St

  • 11 W Baltimore Ave

  • 300 Chatham St. W

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from New York to Detroit is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.