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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochester and Detroit takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rochester to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 492 bus, line 461 bus

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  1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 492
  2. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Washington & Fort SWbus bus 461 / ...
1h 57m
$4

Rochester to Detroit bus times

Buses run hourly between Rochester and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Detroit at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 49m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 5m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 6m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 42m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 47m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 51m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 38m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 8m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 8m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 42m • 1 change

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    Southeast Michigan SMARTSoutheast Michigan SMART1h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Rochester, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Washington & Fort SW via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 in around 1h 57m.

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