- Must visit
National Civil Rights Museum
Major museum at the Lorraine Motel tracing the American civil rights movement. One of Memphis's most important cultural sites and widely considered essential.
Cheapest price
$341
Average price
$443
Fastest journey
1 d 16 h 2 m
Average duration
1 d 19 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1534 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $443 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $341.
Of the 5 trains that leave New York, NY for Memphis, TN on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 1534 km distance in an average of 1 d 19 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 16 h 2 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 d 21 h 44 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$452 Average price | $238 Average price Cheapest | $379 Average price |
31h 43m Average total duration 31h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 47m Average total duration 27h 17m 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 $142 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Memphis, TN costing on average $379 (€306).
A bus is $215 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Memphis, TN costing on average $452 (€365).
Other travel options to Memphis, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 17m.
Train takes on average 31h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Memphis, TN trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 PM New York, NY | 40h02 | 11:42 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM New York, NY | 40h02 | 12:42 PM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 1:58 PM New York, NY | 45h44 | 11:42 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:52 PM New York, NY | 44h50 | 11:42 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:58 PM New York, NY | 45h44 | 12:42 PM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to Memphis, TN run on average 3 times per day, taking around 31h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $184 (€149) but you can travel from only $110 (€89) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 953 miles (1534 km) distance in 38h 2m.
Distance 953 miles (1534 km) |
Average train duration 31h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $184 (€149) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 38h 2m |
First train 6:40 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Memphis, TN by train. 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 train, 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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