- Must visit
National Civil Rights Museum
Major museum at the Lorraine Motel tracing the American civil rights movement. Powerful exhibits and one of Memphis’s most important cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
17 h 40 m
Average duration
19 h 35 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
It's difficult to get from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a train costs an average of $240.
Distance: 683 miles (1100 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$195 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $724 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 36m Average total duration 17h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 62h 28m Average total duration 61h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN costing on average $212 (€174).
A bus is $529 (€434) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN costing on average $724 (€594).
Other travel options to Memphis, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 6m.
Train takes on average 61h 58m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
The table below shows live departures for Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 9:05 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 20h15 | 4:20 PM Memphis, Airways Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 23h00 | 8:55 PM Memphis, Airways Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 6:00 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 18h35 | 11:35 PM Memphis, Airways Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:00 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 18h25 | 7:25 AM Memphis, Airways Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:45 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 17h40 | 7:25 AM Memphis, Airways Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Orlando, FL to Memphis, TN run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 683 miles (1100 km) distance in 17h 40m.
Distance 683 miles (1100 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
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