There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Memphis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM)plane RDU - MEM
5h 55m$145–806Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0610
17h 47m$114–191Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0610
17h 7m$117–185Drive 702.7 mi
- Drive from Durham to Memphiscar 702.7 mi
12h 39m$129–186Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Memphis (MEM)plane GSO - MEM
7h 22m$195–972Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Memphis (MEM)plane CLT - MEM
7h 55m$164–841
Durham to Memphis by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Memphis is to bus via Atlanta which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at AUCTION AVENUE at 3RD STREET via Atlanta Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
The distance between Durham and Memphis is 666 miles. The road distance is 706.8 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Memphis without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 17h 7m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Durham to Memphis, including transfers.
Durham to Memphis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 7m.
Durham to Memphis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Memphis is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 5:59 PM in Durham and 4:59 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Durham, 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 Durham to AUCTION AVENUE at 3RD STREET via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 17h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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