How far is Cleveland from Detroit?

About 91 miles (146 km) separate Cleveland and Detroit.

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

Buses traveling from Cleveland to Detroit leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

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 The Guardian Building, Detroit Riverwalk, Mexicantown, Detroit Zoo and Comerica Park.

Bus Cleveland to Detroit from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Detroit on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	4h 10m	9:05am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 40m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 30m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $56	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$98 - $250	Average Duration17h 37m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cleveland to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37

Average bus trip duration4h 10m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure3:55am

Distance91 miles (146 km)

Latest bus departure5:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 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 Cleveland Detroit recent customer reviews

Bus broke down on the freeway on a bridge. Had to return to station & get another bus

Stephanie W.

December 2, 2019

Staff in Detroit..worthless.

Patricia C.

December 27, 2019

The Cleveland greyhound station was immaculate!!!

Teerika P.

September 9, 2019

OurBus

4/53,124 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Cleveland and Detroit, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

Cleveland to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Detroit?

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cleveland, OH, US - Detroit, MI

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

Best price found

10/09

$30

10/10

$42

Today

$36

10/12

$33

10/13

$35

10/14

$29

10/15

$27

10/16

$30

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $56 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-10-15.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 10m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time17h 37m	Avg Price$157	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Cleveland, OH, US by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Cleveland, OH, US

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Cleveland, OH, US to Detroit, MI

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