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

The distance between Pittsburg and Memphis is around 765 miles (1,232km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 45m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out MemphisPittsburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus then Cincinnati OH and then to Memphis.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance765 miles (1,232km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pittsburg and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Pittsburg to Memphis by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $145 and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $76.

The distance between Pittsburg and Memphis is around 765 miles (1,232km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318 miles (512km)

It takes around 16h 20m to get from Pittsburg and Memphis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pittsburg to Memphis is to drive which takes around 12h 45m and will set you back approx $76.

The cheapest way to travel between Pittsburg and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pittsburg and Memphis. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pittsburg to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Amtrak run train services between Pittsburg and Memphis. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 10m, 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 Pittsburg and Memphis. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pittsburg to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus, Cincinnati OH and Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Greyhound USA, Barons Bus and Hoosier Ride run regular bus services between Pittsburg and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pittsburg to Memphis. We recommend that you take the bus to Columbus then Cincinnati OH and then to Memphis. instead which will take 16h 20m.

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 Pittsburg and Memphis. The distance is around 765 miles (1,232km) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pittsburg to Memphis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around $145.

How do I get from Pittsburg to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Pittsburg and Memphis

Transport options from Pittsburg to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
16h 20m
$145
once daily1,277km (793 miles)
Bus via Indianapolis19h 50m
$145
once daily1,435km (892 miles)
Train
20h 10m
$145
once daily1,618km (1,005 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
$76
on demand1,232km (765 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