MI → MI · about 97 miles

Detroit to Bay City bus schedule

Indian Trails runs 7 direct buses a week from Detroit to Bay City. The fastest takes 3 hours 20 minutes; every bus leaves at 2:00 PM. The standard fare is $25 one way.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Buses a week
7
Fastest trip
3h 20m
Leaves at
2:00 PM
Standard fare
$25

A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.

Timetable

Every bus leaves from Detroit and arrives at Bay City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MI
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysBus companyTicket
2:00 PM5:20 PM3h 20mDailyIndian Trails
Full timetable
Book (carrier website)

Route map

The map needs JavaScript.

Where to board in Detroit Where you get off in Bay City The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the bus in Detroit

Where the bus stops in Bay City

Return trip: Bay City to Detroit

Questions

How long is the bus from Detroit to Bay City?

The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 20 minutes.

How much is the bus from Detroit to Bay City?

The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $25. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Bay City?

Every departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Detroit to Bay City?

Indian Trails runs direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Detroit?

Buses to Bay City leave from Detroit Bus Station.