How far is Los Angeles from Memphis?

About 1599 miles (2578 km) separate Los Angeles and Memphis.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Memphis leave from UCLA and arrive at Airways Transit Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Beale Street, Beer-Drinking Goats at Silky O'Sullivan's, Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum, National Civil Rights Museum and Shelby Farms Park Conservatory.

Bus Los Angeles to Memphis from $126 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Memphis on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 13h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 14h	4:15pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 16h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 20h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 18h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 18h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Memphis on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 13h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 14h	4:15pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 16h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 20h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 18h	3:35am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 18h	11:45am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1612 milesDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $448	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$274 - $2,172	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 234kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Memphis?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Memphis, TN by bus

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$213

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$254

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You can expect to pay from $126 to $501 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-11-16.