There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, 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
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Memphis (MEM)plane TVC - MEM
5h 36m$144–767Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
21h 27m$137–240Drive 814 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Memphiscar 814 mi
13h 17m$149–215Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
21h 29m$152–298Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
22h 55m$182–403Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
24h 9m$167–268
Traverse City to Memphis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Memphis is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
The distance between Traverse City and Memphis is 730 miles. The road distance is 818.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 27m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Traverse City to Memphis, including transfers.
Traverse City to Memphis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 21h 27m.
Traverse City to Memphis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Memphis is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 5:46 AM in Traverse City and 4:46 AM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Memphis is 819 miles. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Traverse City to Memphis.
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