MI → MI · about 75 miles
East Lansing to Detroit bus schedule
Indian Trails and Michigan Flyer run 112 direct buses a week from East Lansing to Detroit. The fastest takes 2 hours 5 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:00 AM and the last at 6:30 PM. Standard one-way fares with Indian Trails run from $26 to $28.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 112
- Fastest trip
- 2h 05m
- First bus
- 2:00 AM
- Last bus
- 6:30 PM
- Standard fare
- $26–$28
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 Michigan Flyer aren't listed here.
98 of the 112 buses a week stop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 4:05 AM | 2h 05m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 3:30 AM | 5:35 AM | 2h 05m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:45 AM | 7:00 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 6:00 AM | 8:15 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 7:15 AM | 9:30 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 11:00 AM | 1:15 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 1:30 PM | 4:25 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak) to Detroit | Indian Trails Full timetable | $28Book (carrier website) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:20 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 3:15 PM | 5:30 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:20 PM | 7:15 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak) to Detroit | Indian Trails Full timetable | $26Book (carrier website) |
| 4:30 PM | 6:45 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:30 PM | 7:50 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 8:50 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) to Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in East Lansing Where you get off in Detroit The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in East Lansing
Where the bus stops in Detroit
Return trip: Detroit to East Lansing
Questions
How long is the bus from East Lansing to Detroit?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from East Lansing to Detroit?
The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $26 to $28, depending on the trip. 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 Michigan Flyer aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from East Lansing to Detroit?
The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from East Lansing to Detroit?
Indian Trails and Michigan Flyer run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in East Lansing?
Buses to Detroit leave from East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak) and East Lansing (Michigan Flyer).
Does the bus from East Lansing to Detroit stop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport?
Yes, 98 of the 112 a week: at Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal).