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

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.

7 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Memphis (MEM).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $510
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Bus

Take the bus to Conyers GA and then to Memphis.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Greensboro then New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Memphis.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $210
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance747 miles (1,202km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Raleigh to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Memphis

Transport options from Raleigh to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 25m
$510
twice daily1,151km (715 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
$420
4 times a day1,202km (747 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 10m
$310
once daily1,322km (821 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
$135
4 times a week1,416km (880 miles)
Bus via Richmond22h 30m
$155
once daily1,657km (1,029 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
$210
twice daily2,175km (1,351 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
$74
on demand1,202km (747 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