The distance between Raleigh and Memphis is around 715 miles (1,151km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Raleigh to Memphis 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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Take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Memphis (MEM).
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Take the bus to Conyers GA and then to Memphis.
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Take the train to Greensboro then New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Memphis.
There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Memphis by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $510.
The distance between Raleigh and Memphis is around 715 miles (1,151km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643 miles (1,035km)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Raleigh and Memphis by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Memphis is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $510.
The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and Memphis. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Raleigh to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and Memphis. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Raleigh and Memphis. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Conyers GA, Atlanta GA and Memphis. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
Southeastern Stages and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Memphis. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Raleigh to Memphis. We recommend that you take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Memphis (MEM). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Raleigh and Memphis. The distance is around 747 miles (1,202km) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Memphis is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $510.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 25m | $510 | twice daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | $420 | 4 times a day | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 10m | $310 | once daily | 1,322km (821 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18hrs | $135 | 4 times a week | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Bus via Richmond | 22h 30m | $155 | once daily | 1,657km (1,029 miles) |
Train | 1 day 7h | $210 | twice daily | 2,175km (1,351 miles) |
Drive | 12h 40m | $74 | on demand | 1,202km (747 miles) |
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