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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Saginaw to Detroit. Traveling by bus from Saginaw to Detroit usually takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $19.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Saginaw to Detroit
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Well they didn't waste time at bus stops going to always tell you well in advance when you were coming to your destination. Cons: I really didn't see anything wrong that could be approved on. Tips: It is probably the best deal you can get for the money.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saginaw to Detroit. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 3h 51m | $19.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Saginaw to Detroit from $19. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Saginaw to Detroit and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Detroit. In Saginaw, Indian Trails departs to Detroit from Bus Ctr - 511 Johnson St . In Detroit, Indian Trails arrives at Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Saginaw to Detroit takes 3 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Detroit in 2 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Detroit.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 88 miles from Saginaw to Detroit. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Detroit, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Saginaw to Detroit, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Saginaw.
Bus Ctr - 511 Johnson St
Image credit: Dane
Link to image attributionLocated 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.
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
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