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

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SNA - MEM
    7h 4m
    $303–913

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LGB - MEM
    8h 30m
    $232–1,002

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    40h 16m
    $289–551

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $698–1,455

  5. Drive 1,780 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Memphiscar car 1,780 mi
    27h 53m
    $325–470

  6. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BFL - MEM
    7h 45m
    $265–1,129

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    6h 51m
    $379–1,514

  8. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SAN - MEM
    8h 12m
    $234–756

  9. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BUR - MEM
    8h 23m
    $238–1,010

  10. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    43h 37m
    $329–580

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $719–1,497

  12. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2d 15h
    $817–1,685

California to Memphis by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration40h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,613.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between California, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Dallas Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 40h 16m.

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