What is the distance between Memphis and Detroit?

Memphis and Detroit are 623 miles (1004 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Memphis to Detroit?

Buses traveling from Memphis to Detroit leave from Airways Transit Center and arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old St. Mary, Belle Isle Park, Eastern Market, Ford Field and Henry Ford Museum.

Bus Memphis to Detroit from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10pm	Memphis Bus Station	20h 35m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	19h 5m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	19h 5m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	19h 5m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	19h 5m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Detroit on September 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 55m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	CheapestFastest
4:25am	Memphis Bus Station	17h 30m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	19h 5m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Memphis to Detroit.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $258	Average Duration17h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$139 - $245	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Memphis to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 17 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 30mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest ticket

25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Memphis, TN to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$110

Average bus trip duration17h 30m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure4:25am

Distance625 miles (1007 km)

Latest bus departure6:40pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,226 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Memphis to Detroit Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Memphis and Detroit?

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Memphis, TN - Detroit, MI

What is the distance between Memphis and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Memphis to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/30

$161

08/31

$135

Today

$148

09/02

$90

09/03

$83

09/04

$93

09/05

$112

09/06

$113

The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Memphis, TN to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $177 for a bus ticket from Memphis, TN to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Memphis and Detroit!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Memphis to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Memphis to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Memphis to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Memphis, TN to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 30m	Avg Price$110	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h	Avg Price$183	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Memphis, TN by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Memphis, TN

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