How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?

The distance separating Detroit and Philadelphia is 442 miles (712 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Detroit to Philadelphia leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, The Barnes Foundation, Independence Hall, Eastern State Penitentiary and Love Park.

Bus Detroit to Philadelphia from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	17h 40m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	19h 56m	5:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 25m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d	12:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	19h 56m	5:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	19h 56m	5:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 25m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 25m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 55m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	17h 29m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	19h 56m	5:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $205	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$179 - $462	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

21h 10mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$94

Average bus trip duration21h 10m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure6:40am

Distance443 miles (713 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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 Detroit Philadelphia recent customer reviews

My suitcase was broken in Detroit

Debra S.

December 9, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Detroit to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Philadelphia?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Philadelphia, PA

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

Best price found

10/10

$133

10/11

$141

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$127

10/13

$134

10/14

$92

10/15

$78

10/16

$86

10/17

$64

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $1,262 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-10-17.

Usually Amtrak 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Philadelphia, 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 Detroit to Philadelphia.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 10m	Avg Price$94	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$333	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA

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