How to travel from Memphis to Santa Fe, United States of America

The distance between Memphis and Santa Fe is around 999 miles (1,608km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Memphis to Santa Fe by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Fe (SAF).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $615
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Lamy.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to St Louis and then to Albuquerque then take the train to Santa Fe Depot Station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Santa Fe.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Distance999 miles (1,608km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Santa Fe

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Santa Fe by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $190 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $615.

The distance between Memphis and Santa Fe is around 999 miles (1,608km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894 miles (1,439km)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Memphis and Santa Fe by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Santa Fe is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx $615.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Santa Fe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Memphis and Santa Fe. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Memphis to Santa Fe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Lamy. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Amtrak run train services between Memphis and Santa Fe. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Memphis and Santa Fe. We recommend that you fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Fe (SAF). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Memphis and Santa Fe. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Santa Fe (SAF) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Memphis to Santa Fe. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Memphis to Santa Fe typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) and and arrive into Santa Fe (SAF).

The closest major airport to Santa Fe is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (SAF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Santa Fe. Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (ABQ) and Alamosa Municipal Airport (ALS) (ALS) 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 Santa Fe. The distance is around 999 miles (1,608km) by road and it will take around 15h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Santa Fe is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around $615.

How do I get from Memphis to Santa Fe

Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Santa Fe

Transport options from Memphis to Santa Fe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 20m
$615
hourly1,623km (1,009 miles)
Plane and Train6h 40m
$405
5 times a week1,770km (1,100 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
$225
twice daily2,921km (1,815 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 5h
$190
once daily2,293km (1,425 miles)
Drive
15h 50m
$100
on demand1,608km (999 miles)

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Airports near Santa Fe

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

SAF
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from Santa Fe
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Santa Fe
ALS
Alamosa Municipal Airport (ALS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121 miles (195km) from Santa Fe