What is the travel distance from San Jose to Memphis?

About 1771 miles (2856 km) separate San Jose and Memphis.

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Memphis start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Airways Transit Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street, Peabody Hotel Ducks, American Queen and Stax Museum.

San Jose to Memphis from $192 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures to Memphis

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 19 at 11:10pm
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 22 at 3:35am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 19 at 9:25am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 21 at 11:45am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d
Departure time: August 19 at 4:30am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 22 at 6:27am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Central Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 23h
Departure time: August 19 at 12:55am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 21 at 3:35am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d
Departure time: August 19 at 9:25am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 21 at 11:45am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Memphis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$170 - $372	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$2,636 - $2,636	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 260kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Memphis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $170, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

$170Cheapest ticket

72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Memphis, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182

Average bus trip duration2d 1h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance1774 miles (2861 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,187 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

3.5/510,129 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.

Amtrak

4/55,400 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

San Jose to Memphis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Memphis?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $192

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

You can expect to pay from $192 to $1,519 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2025-08-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Memphis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Memphis.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Memphis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Memphis, TN?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 1h	Avg Price$182	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 21h	Avg Price$2,636	Daily Departures1

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Memphis?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Memphis, TN

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Memphis?

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

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

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