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

The distance between Memphis and Philadelphia is around 901 miles (1,449km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Memphis to Philadelphia by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $355
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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,008 miles (1,622km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Philadelphia by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between Memphis and Philadelphia is around 901 miles (1,449km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 879 miles (1,415km)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Memphis and Philadelphia by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Philadelphia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Memphis and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Memphis to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and Union Station Red Line Center Platform. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Memphis and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Memphis and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center and Richmond. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Philadelphia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h 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 Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) 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 Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,008 miles (1,622km) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Philadelphia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $355.

How do I get from Memphis to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Philadelphia

Transport options from Memphis to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
$355
hourly1,449km (901 miles)
Fly to Newark (EWR), Train5h 15m
$335
every 4 hours1,677km (1,042 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train5h 15m
$340
hourly1,477km (918 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
$335
hourly1,737km (1,079 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$160
once daily1,799km (1,118 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
$260
once daily2,300km (1,429 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
$100
on demand1,622km (1,008 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

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

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia