How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Memphis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Memphis start from $116. The average price for this route is around $209. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Memphis?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to Memphis is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Memphis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Memphis?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Memphis at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Memphis?

A bus trip from Detroit to Memphis generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Detroit to Memphis from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 35m	9:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 10m	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 20m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 20m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 10m	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 20m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 10m	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 20m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Memphis on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 10m	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 20m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 22 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

22h 20mAverage Duration

1007 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $374	Average Duration22h 20m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$200 - $795	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Memphis?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Memphis

A
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $116

Greyhound Detroit Memphis recent customer reviews

Bus broke down had to get another 🚌

Claude W.

November 11, 2019

Not bad smoother ride wi-fi

Rodney H.

November 28, 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Memphis, TN by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Memphis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Memphis start from $116. The average price for this route is around $209. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Memphis?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Memphis is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Memphis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Memphis?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Memphis at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Memphis?
A bus trip from Detroit to Memphis generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$365

11-30

$431

Today

$349

12-02

$223

12-03

$173

12-04

$161

12-05

$176

12-06

$161

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $161

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

You can expect to pay from $161 to $527 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-12-04.