Bus Tickets from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Ann Arbor to Detroit on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Indian Trails
Ann Arbor
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Michigan Flyer
Blake Transit Center
DTW McNamara TerminalFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Ann Arbor
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Ann Arbor
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Michigan Flyer
Blake Transit Center
DTW McNamara TerminalNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ann Arbor to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$11 - $24Average Duration45m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$10 - $50Average Duration1h 2m
5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Ann Arbor to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 hour 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1h 2mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses31
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance21 miles (33 km)
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus

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

Best price found
10/03
$10
10/04
$10
Today
$11
10/06
$9
10/07
$8
10/08
$8
10/09
$8
10/10
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $15 for a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually Michigan Flyer will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Ann Arbor to Detroit.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Ann Arbor by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Ann Arbor

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI

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