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How to get fromSan Francisco to Memphisby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Memphis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SFO - MEM
    8h 31m
    $221–663

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $400–624

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2d 17h
    $1,391–2,257

  4. Drive  2,077.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Memphiscar car 2,077.7 mi
    32h 55m
    $368–531

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane OAK - MEM
    8h 27m
    $247–1,109

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SJC - MEM
    9h 36m
    $253–1,115

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane STS - MEM
    11h
    $246–1,011

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SMF - MEM
    11h 57m
    $278–1,076

  9. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus
    2d 4h
    $435–654

San Francisco to Memphis by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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