Bus Los Angeles to Detroit: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Los Angeles to Detroit

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Los Angeles to Detroit from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$326

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$351

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	65h 35m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$326	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $326 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 35m
Greyhound US	57h 0m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:00 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 0m	12:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$372	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $372 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 25m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$392	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $392 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	55h 0m	12:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$351	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/24/2025 12:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $351 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
Greyhound US	57h 0m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:00 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$360	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $360 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 25m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$371	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $371 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	58h 20m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$375	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 20m
FlixBus	65h 35m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$375	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Detroit via Chicago, you can save more than $87? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  67h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $220
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m
- Busbud
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 9h 50m longer, but you will save $87

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Los Angeles to Detroit is $258 on 12/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Los Angeles and Detroit

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Los Angeles to Detroit. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Detroit.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Los Angeles to Detroit, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Detroit, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to Detroit

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Detroit starting from $258!

Cheapest Bus	$258
Fastest Bus	58h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:55 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,979.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to Detroit

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Los Angeles for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$326

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$351

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$258

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to Detroit

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

With a price starting from $326, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to Detroit. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $351.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Detroit, with $326. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $371.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Detroit are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Los Angeles to Detroit

These are the most booked bus companies between Los Angeles to Detroit from our users.

Greyhound US from Los Angeles to Detroit

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Los Angeles to Detroit:

Cheapest Price	$332
Fastest Bus	58h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:55 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Detroit

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

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Los Angeles to Detroit? Compare all modes of transports from Los Angeles to Detroit.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Los Angeles to Detroit

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

FAQs about the Los Angeles to Detroit bus

How much does a Los Angeles Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $258 and takes 68h 35m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Los Angeles to Detroit?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $258 and $392. 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 Los Angeles to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Los Angeles to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Los Angeles to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Los Angeles to Detroit is offered by Greyhound US and takes 58h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $372. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Los Angeles starts at 12:55 PM. 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Los Angeles for Detroit starts at 11:30 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 Los Angeles Detroit route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Detroit on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Los Angeles to Detroit?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Los Angeles to Detroit

Economy

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

More bus routes to Los Angeles and to Detroit

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Los Angeles and to Detroit. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!