How to travel from Salt Lake City to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Memphis is around 1,283 miles (2,064km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Memphis by plane, 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis (MEM).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $355
Operated by

Delta

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then St Louis and then to Memphis.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Distance1,617 miles (2,602km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Memphis by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $255 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Memphis is around 1,283 miles (2,064km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,247 miles (2,007km)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Salt Lake City and Memphis by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Memphis is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis (MEM). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Memphis. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 100 S @ 379 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver, St Louis and Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Memphis. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Memphis (MEM). The flight takes around 3h 5m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Memphis with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 5m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Memphis. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Memphis (MEM). These flights usually take around 3h 5m.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Memphis typically takes around 3h 5m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Memphis (MEM).

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 Salt Lake City and Memphis. The distance is around 1,617 miles (2,602km) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Memphis is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $355.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Memphis

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
$355
every 2 hours2,064km (1,283 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 15m
$380
3 times a week2,351km (1,461 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
$255
once daily2,754km (1,711 miles)
Bus via Denver1 day 15h
$275
once daily3,140km (1,951 miles)
Drive
24h 30m
$160
on demand2,602km (1,617 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