How to travel from San Francisco to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between San Francisco and Memphis is around 2,091 miles (3,364km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Francisco 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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles then Dallas and then to Memphis.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,091 miles (3,364km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Francisco and Memphis

There are several options for getting from San Francisco to Memphis by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $325 and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 8h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between San Francisco and Memphis is around 2,091 miles (3,364km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,799 miles (2,895km)

It takes around 2 days 2h to get from San Francisco and Memphis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Memphis is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between San Francisco and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $325 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Francisco and Memphis. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Francisco to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Richmond and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Amtrak run train services between San Francisco and Memphis. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 14h, 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 San Francisco and Memphis. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Francisco to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Dallas and Memphis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Francisco and Memphis. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Francisco to Memphis. We recommend that you take the bus to Los Angeles then Dallas and then to Memphis. instead which will take 2 days 2h.

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 San Francisco and Memphis. The distance is around 2,091 miles (3,364km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Francisco to Memphis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 2h and will usually cost around $325.

How do I get from San Francisco to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween San Francisco and Memphis

Transport options from San Francisco to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 2h
$325
twice daily3,796km (2,359 miles)
Train
2 days 14h
$340
once daily4,736km (2,943 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$205
on demand3,364km (2,091 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