- Must visit
Detroit Institute of Arts
World-class museum with Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry murals and major collections spanning ancient to contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
21 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1144 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL to Detroit, MI will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 2 buses that leave Montgomery, AL for Detroit, MI on Wed, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 1144 km distance in an average of 21 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 22 h 35 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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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montgomery, AL to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $216. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $216, and a bus costs an average of $216.
Distance: 710 miles (1144 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$249 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 13m Average total duration Fastest 22h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
The table below shows live departures for Montgomery, AL to Detroit, MI buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 22h35 | 9:55 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 20h30 | 5:00 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montgomery, AL to Detroit, MI run on average 2 times per day, taking around 22h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $216 (€178) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 710 miles (1144 km) distance in 26h 40m.
Distance 710 miles (1144 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $216 (€178) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 26h 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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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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