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How to get fromDetroit to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DTW - MEM
    5h 22m
    $133–753

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    16h 52m
    $114–220

  3. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 58m
    $229–459

  4. Drive 706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Memphiscar car 706.6 mi
    13h 14m
    $129–187

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAN - MEM
    7h 4m
    $168–825

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CLE - MEM
    9h 30m
    $179–900

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    17h 11m
    $174–344

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    19h 27m
    $140–317

Detroit to Memphis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 52m.

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