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How to get fromRaleigh to Memphisby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane RDU - MEM
    5h 8m
    $231–553

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0610
    19h 19m
    $97–282

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 43m
    $110–255

  4. Drive 726.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Memphiscar car 726.2 mi
    13h 8m
    $133–192

  5. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athens to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 14m
    $174–347

Raleigh to Memphis by train, bus, and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 19h 19m.

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