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Trip Overview

The average bus between Detroit and Independence takes 16h 53m and the fastest bus takes 16h 51m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Detroit to Independence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 53m
Duration
780 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Detroit to Independence bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Detroit and Independence. The service departs Detroit at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Independence at 05:41:57. All services require a transfer at Indianapolis Union Station and take an average of 16h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC17h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detroit to Independence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 780.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 53m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 17h 13m.

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