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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Memphis

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    5h 16m
    $371–1,436

  2. Fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane plane LAX - JBR
    2. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 48m
    $153–593

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    43h 42m
    $294–564

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $684–1,489

  5. Drive 1,793.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Memphiscar car 1,793.9 mi
    28h 18m
    $328–473

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    45h 12m
    $329–594

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $694–1,504

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2d 16h
    $799–1,699

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,628.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 43h 42m.

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