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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast. One of Vancouver’s most significant cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$271
Average price
$271
Fastest journey
4 d 2 h 30 m
Average duration
4 d 2 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
3161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC will cost around $271 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $271.
Of the 1 buses that leave Detroit, MI for Vancouver, BC on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 3161 km distance in an average of 4 d 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 d 2 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 4 d 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $193. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $193, and a train costs an average of $281.
Distance: 1964 miles (3161 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$285 Average price | $265 Average price Cheapest | $531 Average price |
99h 0m Average total duration 98h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 61h 58m Average total duration 61h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC:
A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC costing on average $285 (€233).
A flight is $266 (€218) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC costing on average $531 (€435).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Train takes on average 61h 28m.
Bus takes on average 98h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 98h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $271 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 98h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $274 |
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 PM Detroit, MI | 98h30 | 2:00 AM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Detroit, MI | 98h30 | 3:00 AM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, BC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 98h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $271 (€222) but you can travel from only $193 (€158) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 1964 miles (3161 km) distance in 98h 30m.
Distance 1964 miles (3161 km) |
Average bus duration 98h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $271 (€222) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 98h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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