This New Ontario Bus Service Offers Trips To The US With Free Wifi & You Can Travel For $45

Pack those bags! There's a new way to travel between the United States and Ontario and it won't cost you your paycheque. Trailways has new bus service that takes you to and from Michigan and Ontario for $45.

Trailways, a bus service offering "city-to-city travel across North America" has launched trips between Detroit, Michigan, and Toronto, Ontario, as of April 5, 2023.

According to a press release, the route was "abandoned by other transportation providers during the COVID pandemic" and travellers are now able to take advantage of this route again for the first time since 2021.

"We are incredibly excited to bring Trailways' affordable, comfortable, and eco-friendly service to Ontario and Michigan," said Alex Berardi, President of Trailways.

"This service marks our second route from Toronto and our first entry into Detroit, the 'Motor City', something we are particularly excited about."

There are four trips offered daily and travellers from Detroit can reach London, Chatham, Windsor, and Toronto. Those departing from Toronto can travel directly to Detroit as well as cities like London, Chatham, and Windsor, once the service is fully launched.

There are also connections, so Ontario travellers can continue on to other U.S. cities such as Chicago.

The route is operated by low-emission motor coaches complete with free Wi-Fi, onboard washrooms, and special seating for travellers with disabilities.

Last year, Trailways introduced a daily bus service between Toronto and New York City. Tickets for the Ontario / Michigan route cost $45 per person on average and are available online.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

This article has been updated since it was originally published on February 8, 2023.