What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Detroit?

About 231 miles (373 km) separate Cincinnati and Detroit.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Detroit?

The majority of buses traveling from Cincinnati to Detroit start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Detroit Historical Museum, The Guardian Building, Eastern Market, Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Zoo.

Bus Cincinnati to Detroit from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Detroit on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 30m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
		5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Detroit on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 30m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Detroit on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 30m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
		5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Detroit on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 25m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	5h 30m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:17 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $66	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$100 - $235	Average Duration18h 59m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cincinnati to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42

Average bus trip duration5h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:25am

Distance227 miles (366 km)

Latest bus departure5:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,303 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cincinnati Detroit recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late and they closed the Terminal so we had to sit outside in the rain while we waited. Someone brought their dog on the bus and it kept barking.

David L.

July 1, 2023

There is bad smell in the bus. Full of smoked smell.

Nikita K.

July 15, 2019

the Driver was not professional at all.

Frank O.

November 18, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,812 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Cincinnati to Detroit Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Cincinnati to Detroit.

Bus service from Cincinnati to Detroit will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Detroit from Cincinnati, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Detroit?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cincinnati - Detroit, MI

What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/05

$92

10/06

$42

Today

$46

10/08

$38

10/09

$46

10/10

$40

10/11

$38

10/12

$42

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $92 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-10-08.

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Cincinnati to Detroit.

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

Did you know?

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

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 25m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 59m	Avg Price$181	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Cincinnati by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Cincinnati

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Train from Cincinnati to Detroit, MI

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