What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Memphis?

It's about 579 km (359 miles) from New Orleans to Memphis.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Memphis?

Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Airways Transit Center in Memphis.

Bus New Orleans to Memphis from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Memphis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	6:35am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	8h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:15 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8hAverage Duration

569 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $297	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $195	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Memphis?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Memphis

A
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.4 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $73, with the trip lasting on average 591.

Greyhound New Orleans Memphis recent customer reviews

Greyhound was the carrier for the New Orleans to Barton Rouge section of my trip. I found the ground personal at both ends to be most helpful. The Driver was great.

Kerri E.

June 28, 2018

Very old bus. Ons hour delay. Them the driver didn't know the way to Baton Rouge. Back to busstation. Two hour delay. Missed connection in Baton Rouge to Memphis. No flight possibe to Memphis. Had to take a taxi to from Baton Rouge to Memphis. 6 HRS drive.

Petronella V.

March 2, 2017

Awesome trip and drivers were great.

Natasha B.

April 30, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Memphis, TN by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Memphis?
It's about 579 km (359 miles) from New Orleans to Memphis.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Memphis?
Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Airways Transit Center in Memphis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$115

11-23

$122

Today

$119

11-25

$112

11-26

$115

11-27

$102

11-28

$99

11-29

$112

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $99

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

You can expect to pay from $99 to $187 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.