What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Phoenix is to bus which costs $160 - $460 and takes 32h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $250 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Memphis to Phoenix?

The distance between Memphis and Phoenix is 1282 miles. The road distance is 1430.5 miles.

How do I travel from Memphis to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Memphis to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 32h 13m and costs $160 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Memphis to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Phoenix bus from?

Memphis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Memphis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $460 and takes 32h 13m.

Where does the Memphis to Phoenix bus arrive?

Memphis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h behind Memphis. It is currently 5:38 PM in Memphis and 4:38 PM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Memphis to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Phoenix is 1431 miles. It takes approximately 22h 30m to drive from Memphis to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2664+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Memphis to Phoenix - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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 Memphis
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Phoenix (PHX)MEM - PHX
5h 7m
$251–701
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus StationGreyhound US1148S
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
32h 13m
$161–451
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas City
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
42h 3m
$231–581
Drive 1,422.2 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Phoenix1,422.2 mi
22h 30m
$260–375
Bus to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR
2. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Phoenix (PHX)LIT - PHX
6h 48m
$276–1,139

Memphis to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

32h 13mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,274.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Phoenix Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 32h 13m.

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