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 34m$231–554Bus
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 7m$96–260Drive 702.8 mi
- Drive from Durham to Memphiscar 702.8 mi
12h 41m$129–186Train 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
8h 17m$218–389Train 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
9h 23m$148–820Bus 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 13m$102–263
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 41m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $230 - $600.
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 $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 34m and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $260 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 4:45 PM in Durham and 3:45 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 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 19m
- 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
- $85–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–410
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
- $31–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- 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
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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
- $45–95
- 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 41m to drive from Durham to Memphis.
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