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

The distance between Atlanta and Memphis is around 356 miles (572km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Atlanta 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 Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Bus

Take the bus to Memphis.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $62
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance379 miles (610km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Memphis by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.

The distance between Atlanta and Memphis is around 356 miles (572km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337 miles (542km)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Atlanta and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx $185.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Memphis. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Atlanta to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Memphis. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Atlanta and Memphis. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Atlanta to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Atlanta and Memphis. The distance is around 379 miles (610km) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around $185.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Memphis

Transport options from Atlanta to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 50m
$185
every 2 hours572km (356 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 10m
$62
4 times a week636km (395 miles)
Bus to Memphis, TN8h 10m
$42
6 times a week628km (390 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
$38
on demand610km (379 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