How to travel from Detroit to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between Detroit and Memphis is around 649 miles (1,044km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Detroit to Memphis by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $295
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Bus

Take the bus to Memphis.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance736 miles (1,185km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Memphis by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.

The distance between Detroit and Memphis is around 649 miles (1,044km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623 miles (1,003km)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Detroit and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Memphis. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Memphis is Memphis International Airport (MEM) (MEM) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Memphis. Jonesboro Airport (JBR) (JBR) and Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (MKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Detroit and Memphis. The distance is around 736 miles (1,185km) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around $295.

How do I get from Detroit to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Memphis

Transport options from Detroit to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 5m
$295
every 2 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
$100
once daily1,227km (762 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
$73
on demand1,185km (736 miles)

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Airports near Memphis

The following major airports near Memphis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MEM
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Memphis
JBR
Jonesboro Airport (JBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58 miles (93km) from Memphis
MKL
Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71 miles (115km) from Memphis