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How to get fromColumbus to Memphisby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Memphis by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MSN - MEM
    6h 20m
    $207–841

  2. Drive  633.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Memphiscar car 633.1 mi
    11h 4m
    $112–162

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Milwaukee
    13h 55m
    $187–231

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 34m
    $278–447

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MKE - MEM
    8h 24m
    $208–1,069

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    8h 4m
    $245–1,082

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    8h 6m
    $178–721

  8. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    14h 59m
    $168–277

Columbus to Memphis by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Memphis. However, you can take the taxi to Madison-Airport-MSN airport, fly to Memphis (MEM), walk to Memphis International Airport, then take the line 28 bus to NORTH PARKWAY at 3RD STREET. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Memphis via Milwaukee, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis in around 13h 55m.

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