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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CMH - MEM
    6h 43m
    $143–804

  2. Bus via Louisville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $82–171

  3. Drive 575.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Memphiscar car 575.9 mi
    9h 56m
    $106–152

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    16h 37m
    $93–178

Columbus to Memphis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to AUCTION AVENUE at 3RD STREET via Louisville, KY, Nashville Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 14h 30m.

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