How do I get from South Bend to Detroit without a car?

You can take a bus or a train to go from South Bend to Detroit. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Detroit. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long is the bus trip from South Bend to Detroit?

The average travel time from South Bend to Detroit is about 5h 5m, although the fastest bus will take 5h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 170 miles (274 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is South Bend from Detroit?

The distance separating South Bend and Detroit is 170 miles (274 km).

What is the cheapest way to go from South Bend to Detroit?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $63.

How much does a bus ticket from South Bend to Detroit cost?

You can expect to pay around $63 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $63 to $63, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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 Historical Museum, Wright Museum of African American History, Belle Isle Park, Ford Field and Detroit Institute of Arts.

South Bend to Detroit (MI) Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $63	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$80 - $165	Average Duration11h 33m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from South Bend to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus South Bend to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63

Average bus trip duration5h 5m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure4:50am

Distance170 miles (274 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/586,945 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 South Bend Detroit recent customer reviews

They need better contact with agents for question. And the trip never arrives on time. I took greyhound 3 time this month and not once was it on time going and coming

Leotis C.

May 30, 2018

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Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from South Bend to Detroit?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 5m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 33m	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures2

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