What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Columbus is to bus via Louisville which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Columbus is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Columbus. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville and Louisville, KY Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Memphis to Columbus?

The distance between Memphis and Columbus is 547 miles. The road distance is 577.5 miles.

How do I travel from Memphis to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Memphis to Columbus without a car is to bus via Louisville which takes 15h 38m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Columbus?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Memphis to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Columbus bus from?

Memphis to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Columbus?

The best way to get from Memphis to Columbus is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Louisville, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Memphis to Columbus bus arrive?

Memphis to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 8:53 AM in Memphis and 9:53 AM in Columbus.

Can I drive from Memphis to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Columbus is 578 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Memphis to Columbus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Memphis to Columbus?

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Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 520+ hotels available in Columbus.

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There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MEM - CMH
5h 45m
$123–704
Bus via Louisville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
15h 38m
$82–176
Drive 574.2 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Columbuscar 574.2 mi
10h
$105–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
15h 48m
$91–186

Memphis to Columbus by bus

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15h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.4 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville, and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 15h 38m.

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