- Must visit
National Civil Rights Museum
Major museum at the former Lorraine Motel, tracing the American civil rights movement and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One of Memphis’s most important cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$154
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Memphis, TN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Memphis, TN will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $154.
Of the 3 buses that leave New York, NY for Memphis, TN on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 1534 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Memphis, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 953 miles (1534 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$237 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price | $378 Average price |
27h 47m Average total duration 27h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 43m Average total duration 31h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Memphis, TN:
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Memphis, TN costing on average $378 (€306).
A bus is $214 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Memphis, TN costing on average $451 (€365).
Other travel options to Memphis, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 17m.
Train takes on average 31h 13m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $330 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 40h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 40h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 40h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $335 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 32h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Memphis, TN buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 AM New York, NY | 26h25 | 4:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM New York, NY | 26h25 | 5:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM New York, NY | 26h55 | 6:40 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM New York, NY | 29h55 | 12:30 PM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM New York, NY | 31h45 | 2:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM New York, NY | 30h25 | 2:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM New York, NY | 31h55 | 4:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 31h55 | 5:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM New York, NY | 28h20 | 4:25 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Memphis, TN run on average 20 times per day, taking around 27h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $110 (€89) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 953 miles (1534 km) distance in 26h 25m.
Distance 953 miles (1534 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€89) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 26h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Memphis — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Memphis trip today.
Major museum at the former Lorraine Motel, tracing the American civil rights movement and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One of Memphis’s most important cultural sites.
Museum on the original Stax Records site, celebrating soul music legends and the label’s deep connection to Memphis. A favorite for music fans and culture-focused visitors.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum telling the story of Memphis music, from rural roots to the rise of rock and soul. Compact, well-curated, and easy to pair with Beale Street.
Memphis’s most famous entertainment street, known for live music, neon signs, and deep blues heritage. A core stop for first-time visitors day or night.
Walkable downtown district with galleries, restored buildings, murals, and a more local feel than Beale Street. Popular for photography and casual exploring.
Huge urban park with lakes, trails, open space, and outdoor recreation. One of the best green spaces in Memphis for families, walkers, and cyclists.
Slow-smoked pork ribs, usually served dry-rubbed or lightly sauced. They are one of Memphis’s signature barbecue specialties.
Chopped or pulled smoked pork piled on a bun, often topped with slaw. It is a classic everyday Memphis barbecue order.
Memphis barbecue famous for a spice rub applied before smoking rather than heavy sauce. It highlights the city’s pit-smoking tradition.
Established upscale downtown restaurant offering tasting flights, refined New American dishes, and a polished atmosphere.
Beloved local barbecue spot celebrated for ribs, pulled pork, and barbecue spaghetti in an unfussy traditional atmosphere.
Popular long-running barbecue restaurant known for Memphis-style ribs, pulled pork, and smoked wings in a lively casual setting.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than in larger coastal cities, though tourist areas and live music venues cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff and valet.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Memphis, TN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Memphis, TN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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