There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Memphis (MEM)plane ROA - MEM
6h 58m$105–605Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
13h 57m$102–197Drive 641.4 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Memphiscar 641.4 mi
10h 39m$118–170Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Memphis (MEM)plane LYH - MEM
10h 36m$110–809
Roanoke to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Memphis is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Memphis is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Roanoke and Memphis is 603 miles. The road distance is 645.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 57m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Roanoke to Memphis, including transfers.
Roanoke to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Memphis is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 57m.
Roanoke to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 12:30 PM in Roanoke and 11:30 AM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Memphis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Memphis via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Memphis is 645 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Roanoke to Memphis.
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