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

The distance between Charlotte and Memphis is around 535 miles (861km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Charlotte 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 Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $385
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta Downtown and then to Memphis TN.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $95
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Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Memphis.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance616 miles (992km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Memphis by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Charlotte and Memphis is around 535 miles (861km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520 miles (837km)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Charlotte and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Memphis. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Memphis. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Charlotte and Memphis. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta Downtown and Memphis TN. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Flixbus USA, Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charlotte and Memphis. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Charlotte and Memphis. The distance is around 616 miles (992km) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $385.

How do I get from Charlotte to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Memphis

Transport options from Charlotte to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 30m
$385
every 2 hours861km (535 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 10m
$95
6 times a week1,020km (634 miles)
Bus via Atlanta14h 25m
$105
4 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
$165
twice daily1,897km (1,179 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
$61
on demand992km (616 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