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How to get fromCincinnati to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CVG - MEM
    6h 32m
    $182–1,202
  2. Drive  472.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Memphiscar car 472.8 mi
    8h 13m
    $79–113
  3. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    12h 33m
    $82–171
  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SDF - MEM
    6h 26m
    $118–676
  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LEX - MEM
    6h 58m
    $145–772
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    18h 16m
    $137–238

Cincinnati to Memphis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 12h 33m.

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