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

The distance between Memphis and Jacksonville is around 638 miles (1,027km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Memphis to Jacksonville by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Jacksonville (JAX).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $315
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta GA - W Peachtree St @ Civic Center MARTA Station and then to Jacksonville FL - JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Megabus

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Drive

Drive to Jacksonville.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance673 miles (1,082km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Jacksonville

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Jacksonville by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Memphis and Jacksonville is around 638 miles (1,027km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590 miles (950km)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Memphis and Jacksonville by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Jacksonville is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Jacksonville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Memphis and Jacksonville. We recommend that you take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Jacksonville (JAX). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Memphis and Jacksonville. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Jacksonville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center and Atlanta GA - W Peachtree St @ Civic Center MARTA Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Jacksonville. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Memphis to Jacksonville. We recommend that you take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Jacksonville (JAX). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jacksonville is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (JAX) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Jacksonville. Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (GNV) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) 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 Memphis and Jacksonville. The distance is around 673 miles (1,082km) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Jacksonville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around $315.

How do I get from Memphis to Jacksonville

Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Jacksonville

Transport options from Memphis to Jacksonville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
$315
hourly1,027km (638 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
$100
6 times a week1,183km (735 miles)
Bus via Atlanta17h 20m
$125
4 times a week1,306km (811 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
$67
on demand1,082km (673 miles)

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Airports near Jacksonville

The following major airports near Jacksonville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

JAX
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from Jacksonville
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58 miles (93km) from Jacksonville
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
87 miles (140km) from Jacksonville