Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for San Francisco to Detroit on October 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$263
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance3355 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Detroit, MI

  1. How far is San Francisco from Detroit?

    The distance covered from San Francisco to Detroit is 3363 km (2085 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

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

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10-20
US$271
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US$316
10-22
US$319
10-23
US$194
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 23, 2025 with a price of US$194

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

You can expect to pay from US$194 to US$431 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$194 which is on 2025-10-23.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Detroit.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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