MI → MI · about 80 miles
Lansing to Detroit bus schedule
Indian Trails and FlixBus run 21 direct buses a week from Lansing to Detroit. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 4:05 PM. The standard fare with Indian Trails is $26 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First bus
- 8:15 AM
- Last bus
- 4:05 PM
- Standard fare
- $26
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 FlixBus 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 | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 10:35 AM | 2h 20m | Daily | Lansing to Detroit Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:05 PM | 6:25 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Lansing to Detroit Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:05 PM | 7:15 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Lansing (Lansing Bus Station) to Detroit | Indian Trails Full timetable | $26Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Lansing Where you get off in Detroit The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Lansing
Where the bus stops in Detroit
Return trip: Detroit to Lansing
Questions
How long is the bus from Lansing to Detroit?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from Lansing to Detroit?
The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $26. 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 FlixBus aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Lansing to Detroit?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Lansing to Detroit?
Indian Trails and FlixBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Lansing?
Buses to Detroit leave from Lansing (Lansing Bus Station) and Lansing FlixBus bus stop.