There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Metairie by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
11h 43m$95–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
12h$69–135Drive 388.3 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Metairiecar 388.3 mi
6h 23m$71–103Fly
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MEM - MSY
7h 21m$502–1,703
Memphis to Metairie by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Metairie is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Metairie is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Metairie. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Airline @ E of Causeway via Memphis Bus Station and Tulane @ Loyola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Memphis and Metairie is 416 miles. The road distance is 390.5 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Metairie without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 43m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Memphis to Metairie, including transfers.
Memphis to Metairie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Metairie is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $500 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h.
Memphis to Metairie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Metairie is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Memphis to Metairie.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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