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How to get fromMemphis to Detroit, MIby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MEM - DTW
    4h 55m
    $123–703

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    18h 38m
    $105–211

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    17h 7m
    $261–510

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    18h 20m
    $148–313

  5. Drive  705.4 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Detroit, MIcar car 705.4 mi
    13h 15m
    $129–186

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    18h 38m
    $116–231

  7. Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 3m
    $128–219

Memphis to Detroit, MI by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 38m.

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