MI → MI · about 24 miles
Detroit to Pontiac bus & train schedule
Indian Trails and Amtrak run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Detroit to Pontiac. The fastest takes 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:10 AM and the last at 9:05 PM. The standard fare with Indian Trails is $9 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 45m
- First departure
- 12:10 AM
- Last departure
- 9:05 PM
- Standard fare
- $9
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. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | 1:01 AM | 51m | Daily from Nov 2 | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:15 AM | 1:11 AM | 56m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | 50m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) | Indian Trails Full timetable | $9Book (carrier website) |
| 1:25 PM | 2:11 PM | 46m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 1:30 PM | 2:21 PM | 51m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | 50m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) | Indian Trails Full timetable | $9Book (carrier website) |
| 8:44 PM | 9:29 PM | 45m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:05 PM | 9:59 PM | 54m | Daily | Detroit to Pontiac Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in Detroit Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Detroit
Where buses and trains stop in Pontiac
- Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) Map of Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Pontiac to Detroit
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Detroit to Pontiac?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 45 minutes; the typical trip is 51 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Detroit to Pontiac?
The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $9. 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. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first departure from Detroit to Pontiac?
The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM (Mon, Sun) and the last at 9:05 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Detroit to Pontiac?
Indian Trails and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Detroit?
Buses and trains to Pontiac leave from Detroit Bus Station and Detroit Amtrak station.