Find coaches from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Detroit on 4 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$124 - US$676Average duration2d 10h
80kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$194 - US$531Average duration2d 3h
290kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
2d 10hAverage duration
US$124Cheapest ticket
80kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$204
Average bus trip duration2d 10h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance1974 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Los Angeles to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Detroit, MI

  1. What's the distance between Los Angeles and Detroit by coach?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Detroit by coach is approximately 1978 miles (3189 km).

  2. How can I travel from Los Angeles to Detroit avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/09
US$261
02/09
US$190
Today
US$171
04/09
US$143
05/09
US$139
06/09
US$139
07/09
US$135
08/09
US$164
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$135

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$135 to US$352 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$135, which is on 2025-09-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to Detroit but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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