There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Memphis by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
11h 27m$114–156Drive 442.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Memphiscar 442.7 mi
8h 5m$81–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
12h 46m$138–275Fly
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM)plane MCI - MEM
7h 35m$181–951
Kansas City to Memphis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Memphis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Memphis is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Kansas City and Memphis is 506 miles. The road distance is 445.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Kansas City to Memphis, including transfers.
Kansas City to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Memphis is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 7h 35m.
Kansas City to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Memphis is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Kansas City to Memphis.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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