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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Memphis by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane RDU - MEM
    5h 20m
    $144–804

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0610
    19h 42m
    $112–192

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 37m
    $120–199

  4. Drive  726.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Memphiscar car 726.6 mi
    13h 5m
    $133–192

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane FAY - MEM
    7h 32m
    $157–787

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane GSO - MEM
    7h 57m
    $201–988

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CLT - MEM
    8h 27m
    $170–857

Raleigh to Memphis by train, bus, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 19h 42m.

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