How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Memphis?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Memphis start from £159. The average price for this train route is around £288. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Memphis?

The average train journey time from New York City to Memphis is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 954 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Memphis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Memphis?

The earliest train from New York City to Memphis departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Memphis from £166 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 20h	06:27	Memphis Central Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 15h	06:27	Memphis Central Station	Fastest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:27	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 21h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 1h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Memphis on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 20h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 23h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

953 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£93 - £401	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£159 - £1,320	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 140kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £159

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Memphis, TN by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Memphis?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Memphis start from £159. The average price for this train route is around £288. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Memphis?
The average train journey time from New York City to Memphis is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 954 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Memphis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Memphis?
The earliest train from New York City to Memphis departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£881

26/11

£741

Today

£767

28/11

£782

29/11

£970

30/11

£1,476

01/12

£485

02/12

£230

The cheapest trip from New York City to Memphis, TN was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £230

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

You can expect to pay from £230 to £1,794 for a train ticket from New York City to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £230, which is on 2025-12-02.