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How to get fromCincinnati to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CVG - MEM
    6h 9m
    $152–952

  2. Bus via Louisville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $73–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    10h 57m
    $74–123

  4. Drive  471.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Memphiscar car 471.5 mi
    8h 12m
    $86–125

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LEX - MEM
    7h 6m
    $147–774

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    13h 27m
    $108–180

Cincinnati to Memphis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 10h 57m.

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