Bus Philadelphia to Detroit: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Detroit

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

today

$75

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$93

Tuesday

Wednesday

$87

Thursday

$90

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 35m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	24h 55m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	15h 35m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Detroit via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
- Busbud
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 15m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	21h 15m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
FlixBus	22h 25m	10:40 AM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 0m	3:55 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 3:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:05 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Detroit via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/12/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Detroit is $75 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Detroit

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Philadelphia to Detroit. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Detroit.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Philadelphia to Detroit, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Detroit, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Detroit

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Detroit starting from $75!

Cheapest Bus	$75
Fastest Bus	15h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:55 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	441.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Detroit

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$75

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$93

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$87

Thursday 12/11

$91

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$94

Monday 12/15

$94

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$100

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Detroit

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

With a price starting from $75, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Detroit. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Detroit, with $75. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $87.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Detroit are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Detroit

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

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Detroit

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

Cheapest Price	$75
Fastest Bus	15h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:55 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Detroit

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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 Philadelphia to Detroit

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Detroit bus

How much does a Philadelphia Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $75 and takes 25h 45m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $75 and $113. 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 Philadelphia to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Detroit is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Philadelphia starts at 3:55 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 Philadelphia to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Detroit starts at 8:45 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 Philadelphia Detroit route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Detroit on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Detroit

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