There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 44m$134–667Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
20h 36m$210–382Drive 814 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Memphiscar 814 mi
13h 17m$149–215Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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 14m$166–328Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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 10m$216–448
Traverse City to Memphis by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
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 44m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
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 20h 36m and costs $210 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 44m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $390 and takes 20h 36m.
Traverse City to Memphis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Memphis is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:04 AM in Traverse City and 2:04 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 Memphis via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis in around 20h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $95–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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