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

The distance between Baltimore and Memphis is around 812 miles (1,306km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Baltimore to Memphis by plane, bus, train 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 Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond and then to Memphis.

  • Duration23h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Greyhound USA

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Memphis.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Distance911 miles (1,466km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Memphis by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $150 and will take around 23h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Baltimore and Memphis is around 812 miles (1,306km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792 miles (1,275km)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Baltimore and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and Memphis. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, Rockville Red Line Center Platform and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and Memphis. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Memphis. It typically takes around 23h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Richmond and Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 5m.

Greyhound USA, Eagle Bus, Bus Ticket Inc. and Wanda Coach run regular bus services between Baltimore and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baltimore to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Baltimore and Memphis. The distance is around 911 miles (1,466km) by road and it will take around 15h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Baltimore to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Memphis

Transport options from Baltimore to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 60m
$255
every 2 hours1,306km (812 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
$300
every 2 hours1,325km (823 miles)
Train to Philadelphia, Fly5h 25m
$420
every 2 hours1,596km (991 miles)
Train to Washington Union Station, Fly6hrs
$315
every 2 hours1,844km (1,146 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 5m
$150
once daily1,630km (1,013 miles)
Bus via New York City23h 60m
$155
6 times a week2,453km (1,524 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
$220
once daily2,151km (1,337 miles)
Drive
15h 5m
$90
on demand1,466km (911 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