There are 4 ways to get from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, line 8 bus • 4h 58m
Cheapest option
Train, line 12 bus • 5h 1m
2 alternative options
Taxi • 1h 24m
Drive • 1h 24m
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The most affordable way to get from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to drive, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to taxi which costs $140 - $180 and takes 1h 24m.
The distance between Clarksdale and Memphis Airport (MEM) is 68 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.
The best way to get from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) without a car is to train and line 8 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM).
There are 206+ hotels available in Memphis Airport (MEM). Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 67.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 58m
What companies run services between Clarksdale, MS, USA and Memphis Airport (MEM), USA?
There is no direct connection from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM). However, you can take the taxi to Marks Amtrak, take the train to Memphis, take the walk to Central Station, take the line 100 bus to Whtc@Main, take the walk to William Hudson Transit Center, take the line 8 bus to American Way Transit Center, then take the line 69 bus to Winchester@Plough. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clarksdale to Memphis Airport (MEM) via Marks Amtrak, Memphis, Ge Patterson@Main, and Airways Transit Center in around 5h 1m.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Marks Amtrak to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $35 - $50

- Phone
- 901-274-6282
- ridersfirst@matatransit.com
- Website
- matatransit.com
Bus from William Hudson Transit Center to American Way Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- matatransit.com
Bus from Ge Patterson@Main to Airways Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- matatransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $140 - $180
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