There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Memphis by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Nashville
best- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
8h 42m$58–99Drive 372.4 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Memphiscar 372.4 mi
6h 30m$68–99Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM)plane SDF - MEM
5h 54m$123–804Bus
- Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
11h$98–134Bus to Nashville, fly
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Memphis (MEM)plane BNA - MEM
7h 5m$510–846
Louisville to Memphis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Memphis is to bus via Nashville which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Louisville and Memphis is 402 miles. The road distance is 374.6 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Memphis without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 8h 42m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Louisville to Memphis, including transfers.
Louisville to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Memphis is to bus via Nashville which takes 8h 42m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 5h 54m.
Louisville to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 9:05 AM in Louisville and 8:05 AM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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 42m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Memphis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Nashville to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Memphis is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Louisville to Memphis.
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