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How to get fromNew Orleans to Memphisby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Memphis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    9h 27m
    $63–103

  2. Drive  394.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Memphiscar car 394.1 mi
    6h 28m
    $72–104

  3. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MSY - MEM
    6h 44m
    $653–1,703

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    9h 31m
    $79–162

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane GPT - MEM
    7h 21m
    $173–858

New Orleans to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Memphis (MEM) 4 times a week.

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