What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge is to fly and drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $550.

How far is it from Memphis to Red River Gorge?

The distance between Memphis and Red River Gorge is 449 miles. The road distance is 468.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Memphis to Red River Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Red River Gorge is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Memphis to Red River Gorge.

Where can I stay near Red River Gorge?

There are 227+ hotels available in Red River Gorge.

Memphis to Red River Gorge - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MEM - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar
6h 11m
$104–510
Drive 465.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Memphis to Red River Gorgecar 465.9 mi
8h 45m
$85–123
Bus, drive via Hilton Memphis
1. Take the bus from Hilton Memphis to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus
4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar
15h 29m
$225–310
Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane MEM - HTS
2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar
7h 31m
$119–577
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus
4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar
17h 23m
$98–187
Bus, drive via Louisville
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 Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus
5. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar
18h 33m
$98–207

Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Distance: 446.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Memphis International Airport, walk to Memphis (MEM) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memphis to Red River Gorge via Hilton Memphis, Omni Nashville Hotel, Peabody Station Outbound, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 15h 29m.

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