What is the distance between Richmond and Memphis?

Richmond and Memphis are 719 miles (1159 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Memphis from Richmond, chances are that your bus will depart from Main Street Station and arrive at Airways Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Sun Studio, Hattiloo Theater, Stax Museum, Beale Street and Beer-Drinking Goats at Silky O'Sullivan's.

Bus Richmond to Memphis from $85 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $175

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from $158

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from $159

ThuJul 10

from $123

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from $140

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 8 at 8:45pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 9 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 8 at 4:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 8 at 11:25pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 45m
Departure time: July 8 at 12:45am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 8 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 15m
Departure time: July 8 at 9:25am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 9 at 7:25am
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h
Departure time: July 8 at 4:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 8 at 11:25pm
Destination city: Memphis
Destination location: Memphis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Memphis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $351	Average Duration23h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$257 - $514	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Memphis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 23 hours and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

23hAverage Duration

$91Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Memphis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$155

Average bus trip duration23h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance718 miles (1158 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,091 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

3.5/59,423 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

4/55,281 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Richmond to Memphis Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Memphis from Richmond, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Memphis?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Memphis, TN

What is the distance between Richmond and Memphis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Memphis?
What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

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

Best price found

07/05

$198

07/06

No data

Today

$160

07/08

$154

07/09

$157

07/10

$115

07/11

$132

07/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Richmond to Memphis was searched and found on Jul 10, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $1,418 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Memphis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-07-10.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Memphis, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Memphis.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Memphis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time23h	Avg Price$155	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 20h	Avg Price$461	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN

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Bus Richmond to Memphis: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Memphis?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Memphis, TN

What is the distance between Richmond and Memphis?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Memphis?

Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

You can also go to Memphis by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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