- Must visit
Detroit Institute of Arts
Major fine arts museum known for its encyclopedic collection and Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals.
Cheapest price
$284
Average price
$284
Fastest journey
1 d 23 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1750 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI will cost around $284 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $284.
It's difficult to get from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $175. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $175, and a train costs an average of $338.
Distance: 1087 miles (1750 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$256 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $375 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 45m Average total duration 30h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 20m Average total duration 43h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $303 (€248).
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI costing on average $375 (€308).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 15m.
Train takes on average 43h 50m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 47h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $333 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 39h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $175 |
The table below shows live departures for Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:20 PM Fort Myers, FL | 47h25 | 5:45 PM Detroit, MI | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Fort Myers, FL to Detroit, MI run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $175 (€143) but you can travel from only $104 (€85) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1087 miles (1750 km) distance in 32h 20m.
Distance 1087 miles (1750 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $175 (€143) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 32h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
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