How far is Lansing from Detroit?

Lansing and Detroit are 82 miles (132 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lansing to Detroit leave from CATA Transportation Center and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Riverwalk, Eastern Market, Henry Ford Museum, The Guardian Building and Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Bus Lansing to Detroit from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lansing to Detroit on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 55m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
4:05pm	Lansing	2h 20m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:25pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 10m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Lansing to Detroit on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	5h 55m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
4:05pm	Lansing	2h 20m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:05pm	CATA TRANSPORTATION CTR	3h 30m	4:35pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	11h 10m	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:34 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lansing to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $40	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$43 - $124	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lansing to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25

Average bus trip duration3h 15m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure1:05pm

Distance85 miles (137 km)

Latest bus departure4:05pm

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/531 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/510,768 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.

Amtrak

4/55,503 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 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 Lansing Detroit recent customer reviews

WiFi did not work and bus was late. No real-time notice of arrival or lateness.

Patricia F.

December 27, 2019

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Lansing to Detroit Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Lansing to Detroit. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Lansing to Detroit, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Lansing and Detroit?

Stops in Lansing

A - CATA Transportation Center

B - 955 Alton Road

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lansing, MI - Detroit, MI

How far is Lansing from Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lansing 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

10/02

$17

10/03

$23

Today

$23

10/05

$23

10/06

$57

10/07

$25

10/08

$18

10/09

$20

The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $148 for a bus ticket from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-10-08.

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 Lansing and Detroit!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lansing to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Lansing to Detroit that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lansing to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 31m	Avg Price$62	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Lansing, MI by bus?

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