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

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There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Detroit 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)planeMEM - DTW
    4h 48m
    $153–393

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    18h 23m
    $106–291

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
    16h 27m
    $213–506

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    18h 17m
    $121–331

  5. Drive 706.4 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Detroitcar706.4 mi
    13h 12m
    $129–187

  6. Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    22h 8m
    $137–316

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other 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 Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 23m.

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