How far is Philadelphia from Memphis?

Philadelphia and Memphis are 878 miles (1417 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Memphis?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Memphis leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Airways Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

Once in Memphis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum, Peabody Hotel Ducks, Hattiloo Theater, Shelby Farms Park Conservatory and Graceland.

Philadelphia to Memphis from $107 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 15

from $239

TomorrowAug 16

SunAug 17

from $108

MonAug 18

from $129

TueAug 19

from $130

WedAug 20

from $125

ThuAug 21

from $106

FriAug 22

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 17 at 5:05am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: August 18 at 7:25am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 1:50am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: August 18 at 1:40am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 17 at 3:55am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: August 18 at 8:00am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: August 17 at 5:50pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: August 18 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: August 17 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Schuylkill & Walnut
Arrival time: August 18 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $382	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$221 - $637	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 129kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Memphis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$106Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$143

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance877 miles (1413 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,178 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,060 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Philadelphia to Memphis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Memphis?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Memphis, TN

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/13

$150

08/14

$110

Today

$257

08/16

No data

08/17

$111

08/18

$127

08/19

$124

08/20

$123

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $110

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $110 to $305 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-08-17.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Memphis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Memphis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Memphis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$143	Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 20h	Avg Price$373	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN

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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Memphis?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Memphis, TN

How far is Philadelphia from Memphis?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Memphis?

What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN?

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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