Bus Columbia, MO to Detroit - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbia, MO to Detroit from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

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$100

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$120

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$136

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station		Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
	Greyhound US	24h 25m	8:30 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/16/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 25m	8:30 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 25m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 40m	8:05 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	2:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	8:35 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	2:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Columbia, MO to Detroit via Chicago, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Columbia, MO
  Red Thread
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Busbud
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 40m	8:05 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	2:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	8:35 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	2:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	24h 25m	8:30 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 25m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Columbia, MO to Detroit via Chicago, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Columbia, MO
  Red Thread
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Busbud
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit is $100 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbia, MO and Detroit

See here how frequent the connections between Columbia, MO and Detroit are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Columbia, MO to Detroit. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Columbia, MO and Detroit.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Columbia, MO to Detroit, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Columbia, MO and Detroit, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Detroit starting from $100!

Cheapest Bus	$100
Fastest Bus	18h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	539.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Columbia, MO to Detroit

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Columbia, MO for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/13/2025 and for the following days.

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Tuesday 12/16

$100

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$120

Friday 12/19

$136

Saturday 12/20

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Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

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Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

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The cheapest time to travel from Columbia, MO to Detroit

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Detroit, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $100, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $136.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbia, MO to Detroit, with $100. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $134.

How to save money travelling from Columbia, MO to Detroit

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbia, MO to Detroit in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbia, MO to Detroit are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Columbia, MO and Detroit

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbia, MO and Detroit.

Bus Stop

N 10th St 198

Red Thread

Highway 40 W 6401

University

Fellows Pl 1301-1349

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbia, MO to Detroit? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbia, MO to Detroit? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbia, MO to Detroit bus

How much does a Columbia, MO Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $100 and takes 23h 15m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbia, MO to Detroit?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $100 and $174. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Detroit.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbia, MO to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Columbia, MO to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbia, MO to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $134. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Columbia, MO starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbia, MO for Detroit starts at 8:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbia, MO Detroit route?

When traveling by bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia, MO and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbia, MO and Detroit by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Columbia, MO to Detroit bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbia, MO Detroit bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbia, MO Detroit bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbia, MO to Detroit on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbia, MO to Detroit

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Columbia, MO and to Detroit

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