There are 7 ways to get from Missouri to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, taxi, bus, or train
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Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Memphis
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Memphis (MEM)plane STL - MEM
6h 37m$134–804Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
11h 47m$80–137Drive 442.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Memphiscar 442.7 mi
8h 5m$81–117Shuttle, taxi to Boone County Airport, fly to Memphis
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Take the taxi from Branson - Casey's to Boone County Airport (HRO)taxi
- Fly from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Memphis (MEM)plane HRO - MEM
5h 21m$259–825Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane STL - JBR
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
6h 59m$144–494Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
14h 33m$110–238Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus Jefferson Lines 0123
15h 47m$166–240
Missouri to Memphis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Memphis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Memphis is to shuttle and taxi and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via St Louis Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Missouri and Memphis is 285 miles. The road distance is 445.3 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Memphis without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 11h 47m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Missouri to Memphis, including transfers.
Missouri to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Memphis is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 47m.
Missouri to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Memphis is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Missouri to Memphis.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via St Louis Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Memphis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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