How to travel from Saint Paul to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Memphis is around 725 miles (1,167km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Memphis by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $335
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Train

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

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago and then to Memphis.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Distance795 miles (1,280km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Memphis by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $140 and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.

The distance between Saint Paul and Memphis is around 725 miles (1,167km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696 miles (1,120km)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Saint Paul and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Memphis. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Memphis. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 15m, 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 Saint Paul and Memphis. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago and Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM) then take the bus to Third@Adams. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Saint Paul and Memphis. The distance is around 795 miles (1,280km) by road and it will take around 13h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $335.

How do I get from Saint Paul to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Memphis

Transport options from Saint Paul to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 45m
$335
every 2 hours1,167km (725 miles)
Train
18h 15m
$140
twice daily1,508km (937 miles)
Bus
24h 15m
$155
once daily1,689km (1,049 miles)
Drive
13h 60m
$79
on demand1,280km (795 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