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Detroit Institute of Arts
Major fine arts museum known for its encyclopedic collection and Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London, ON 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 London, ON to Detroit, MI will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 6 buses that leave London, ON for Detroit, MI on Thu, Jun 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London, ON to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London, ON to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London, ON to Detroit, MI costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for London, ON to Detroit, MI buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:55 AM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON | 3h55 | 2:50 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, University Dr (Elgin Hall), ON | 3h40 | 2:50 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON | 3h55 | 9:15 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM London, University Dr (Elgin Hall), ON | 3h40 | 9:15 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON | 3h40 | 12:55 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, University Dr (Elgin Hall), ON | 3h25 | 12:55 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London, ON to Detroit, MI run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Detroit — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Detroit trip today.
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