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Detroit - Southfield Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 5 intercity buses per day from Detroit to Southfield. Traveling by bus from Detroit to Southfield usually takes around 31 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 25 minutes.

Distance13 mi (21 km)
Shortest duration0h 25m
Cheapest price$6.80
Trips per day5
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines2

How much is a bus ticket from Detroit to Southfield?

$9.86 is the average price of a bus ticket from Detroit to Southfield. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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If you're planning on taking a bus from Detroit to Southfield, you'll be happy to know that the cost stays pretty stable throughout the year. You can expect to pay around $8 for your ticket regardless of when you plan to travel.

What bus companies travel from Detroit to Southfield?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Detroit to Southfield that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound40h 32m$13.34
Indian Trails30h 25m$6.80
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Detroit to Southfield every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Southfield usually start from $12.

  • Book Indian Trails from Detroit to Southfield from $7. There are 3 Indian Trails schedules from Detroit to Southfield and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Southfield. In Detroit, Indian Trails departs to Southfield from Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St and no other station. In Southfield, Indian Trails arrives at Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on Indian Trails from Detroit to Southfield takes 0 hours and 25 minutes .

    On weekends, Indian Trails offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Southfield.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 31 minutes to cover the 21 kilometers from Detroit to Southfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."

The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Detroit to Southfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Detroit to Southfield every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Detroit to Southfield without transferring.

City Information

Detroit

Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.

As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.

The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Detroit?

Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St - DETGLI-0

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Main departure station: Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St

Located near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.

All bus stations in Detroit:

  • Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St

Where does the bus arrive in Southfield?

Main arrival station: Bus Station

All buses from Detroit arrive at one main station in Southfield.

Bus stations in Southfield:

  • Bus Station

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