The distance between Memphis and Nashville is around 208 miles (336km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Memphis to Nashville by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Nashville (BNA).
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Take the bus to Nashville.
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There are several options for getting from Memphis to Nashville by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $62 and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $210.
The distance between Memphis and Nashville is around 208 miles (336km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197 miles (317km)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Memphis and Nashville by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Memphis to Nashville is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $210.
The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Nashville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $62 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Memphis and Nashville. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Nashville (BNA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Memphis and Nashville. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Nashville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Memphis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Nashville. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Memphis to Nashville. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jonesboro (JBR) then fly from Jonesboro (JBR) to Nashville (BNA). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Nashville is Nashville International Airport (BNA) (BNA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Nashville. Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (HSV) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (MSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Memphis and Nashville. The distance is around 208 miles (336km) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Nashville is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $62.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 3h 20m | $210 | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | $62 | twice daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | $21 | on demand | 336km (208 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nashville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.