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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    6h 49m
    $229–1,514

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BUR - MEM
    8h 23m
    $218–960

  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
    42h 7m
    $270–513

  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 1h
    $616–1,335

  5. Drive 1,780 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Memphiscar car 1,780 mi
    27h 54m
    $325–470

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ONT - MEM
    9h 11m
    $263–776

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LGB - MEM
    10h 4m
    $347–1,507

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SNA - MEM
    10h 53m
    $242–1,020

  9. 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
    43h 37m
    $315–551

  10. 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 8h
    $634–1,381

  11. 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 Greyhound US1173
    2d 15h
    $719–1,551

Los Angeles to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,642.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 42h 7m.

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