Find coaches from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures from San Francisco to Detroit on 22 October
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 departure08:20
Distance2081 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

San Francisco to Detroit Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between San Francisco and Detroit by coach?

    The distance between San Francisco and Detroit by coach is approximately 2085 miles (3363 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Francisco to Detroit avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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20/10
US$271
Today
US$316
22/10
US$319
23/10
US$194
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 23 Oct 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.

About Bus Travel

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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.

Did you know?

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