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How to get fromHouston to Memphisby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane HOU - MEM
    4h 32m
    $132–802

  2. Drive 563 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Memphiscar car 563 mi
    9h 43m
    $103–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 57m
    $142–250

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston 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
    20h 12m
    $188–411

  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane IAH - MEM
    5h 4m
    $124–555

Houston to Memphis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Longview Bus Station, Texarkana, and Airways Transit Center in around 15h 57m.

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