What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Detroit is 178 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

The bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station takes 4h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Detroit bus from?

Grand Rapids to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Grand Rapids station.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Detroit bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Detroit is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Rapids to Detroit?

Book your Grand Rapids to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 488+ hotels available in Detroit.

Grand Rapids to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
4h
$27–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
5h 11m
$44–100
Drive 150.6 mi
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Detroitcar 150.6 mi
2h 47m
$28–40
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAN - DTW
3h 30m
$191–586
Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Detroit (DTW)plane GRR - DTW
5h 1m
$166–406

Grand Rapids to Detroit by bus

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4hAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h. Indian Trails also services this route once daily.

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