Bus Richmond, VA to Detroit: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit

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

today

tomorrow

$86

Saturday

$89

Sunday

Monday

$92

Tuesday

$86

Wednesday

$84

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 45m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
FlixBus	17h 30m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 2:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 45m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
FlixBus	17h 30m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 2:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	24h 10m	3:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 2:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	17h 30m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 50m	10:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 2:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	21h 45m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
FlixBus	19h 20m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 50m	10:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:40 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:10 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 2:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	21h 45m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit is $79 on 5/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Detroit

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Detroit. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Detroit.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Richmond, VA to Detroit, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Detroit, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Detroit starting from $79!

Cheapest Bus	$79
Fastest Bus	16h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	445.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Detroit

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$86

Saturday 05/09

$89

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

$92

Tuesday 05/12

$86

Wednesday 05/13

$83

Thursday 05/14

$79

Friday 05/15

$88

Saturday 05/16

$93

Sunday 05/17

$90

Monday 05/18

$79

Tuesday 05/19

$86

Wednesday 05/20

$87

Thursday 05/21

$96

Friday 05/22

$102

Saturday 05/23

$94

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$91

Tuesday 05/26

$90

Wednesday 05/27

$86

Thursday 05/28

$87

Friday 05/29

$85

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Detroit

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

With a price starting from $79, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Detroit, with $79. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $85.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Detroit are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Detroit

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

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 Richmond, VA to Detroit

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Detroit bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $79 and takes 16h 50m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Detroit?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $79 and $112. 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 Richmond, VA to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit is offered by FlixBus and takes 16h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Richmond, VA starts at 1:10 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 Richmond, VA to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Detroit starts at 10:50 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 Richmond, VA Detroit route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Detroit, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Richmond, VA and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Detroit on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA to Detroit?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Detroit

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Detroit

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