There are 4 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)RDU - MEM
5h 38m$201–504Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus N2470 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationGreyhound US0610
17h 7m$105–279Drive 702.8 mi
- Drive from Durham to Memphis702.8 mi
12h 35m$129–186Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Memphis (MEM)CLT - MEM
8h 8m$219–390
Durham to Memphis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Memphis is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Atlanta Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
The distance between Durham and Memphis is 665 miles. The road distance is 706.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 7m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 38m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 17h 7m.
Durham to Memphis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 5:39 PM in Durham and 4:39 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via 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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Memphis is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Durham to Memphis.
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