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

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

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  1. Bus via Nashville

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    8h 32m
    $57–99

  2. Drive  372.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Memphiscar car 372.4 mi
    6h 30m
    $68–99

  3. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SDF - MEM
    6h 20m
    $123–854

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    11h
    $98–134

  5. Fly from Covington

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

  6. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BNA - MEM
    7h 5m
    $509–746

Kentucky to Memphis by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM) hourly.

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