MI → MI · about 24 miles
Pontiac to Detroit bus & train schedule
Indian Trails and Amtrak run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Pontiac to Detroit. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:43 AM and the last at 6:25 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
- 40m
- First departure
- 5:43 AM
- Last departure
- 6:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:43 AM | 6:23 AM | 40m | Daily | Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:50 AM | 9:32 AM | 42m | Daily | Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 3:35 PM | 4:25 PM | 50m | Daily | Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) to Detroit | Indian Trails Full timetable | $9Book (carrier website) |
| 5:03 PM | 5:48 PM | 45m | Daily | Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:28 PM | 6:08 PM | 40m | Daily | Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 6:25 PM | 7:15 PM | 50m | Daily | Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) to Detroit | Indian Trails Full timetable | $9Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Detroit The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Pontiac
- Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) Map of Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Detroit
Return trip: Detroit to Pontiac
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Pontiac to Detroit?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 42 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Pontiac to Detroit?
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 Pontiac to Detroit?
The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 6:25 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Pontiac to Detroit?
Indian Trails and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Pontiac?
Buses and trains to Detroit leave from Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal).