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How to get fromCarthage to Memphisby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Carthage to Memphis by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    10h 32m
    $135–189

  2. Drive 336.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carthage to Memphiscar car 336.8 mi
    6h 4m
    $62–89

  3. Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Carthage to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SGF - MEM
    6h 35m
    $239–817

  4. Bus via Clinton

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Clinton, ARbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clinton, AR to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 11m
    $134–204

  5. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane JLN - MEM
    8h 6m
    $181–775

  6. Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane XNA - MEM
    8h 22m
    $269–1,034

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 481.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Carthage, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carthage to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Joplin, Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, and Airways Transit Center in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Memphis (MEM) 3 times a day.

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