What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Memphis?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Memphis is 621 miles. The road distance is 678.9 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Memphis bus from?

Grand Rapids to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Bus or fly from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Memphis bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Memphis?

Memphis is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 8:59 PM in Grand Rapids and 7:59 PM in Memphis.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Memphis is 679 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Grand Rapids to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 435+ hotels available in Memphis.

Grand Rapids to Memphis - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Memphis (MEM)plane GRR - MEM
8h 3m
$125–705
Bus via Champaign
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 37m
$116–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
16h 19m
$129–212
Train, bus via St. Louis
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
17h 45m
$157–336
Drive 674.9 mi
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Memphiscar 674.9 mi
10h 56m
$124–178
Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Memphis (MEM)plane AZO - MEM
8h 59m
$133–727
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
9h 6m
$182–909
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
9h 28m
$144–706
Taxi to Muskegon, fly
1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Memphis (MEM)plane MKG - MEM
8h 45m
$203–798
Bus, bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)plane DTW - MEM
8h 43m
$184–967
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
16h 19m
$127–241

Grand Rapids to Memphis by bus and foot

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16h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.8 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 19m.

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