TN → LA · about 355 miles
Memphis to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 19 direct buses and trains a week from Memphis to New Orleans. The fastest takes 7 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:55 AM and the last at 9:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 7h 55m
- First departure
- 6:55 AM
- Last departure
- 9:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 AM | 3:47 PM | 8h 52m | Daily | Memphis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 9h 00m | Daily | Memphis Greyhound Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 PM | 5:45 AM +1 day | 7h 55m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Memphis Greyhound Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Memphis Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Memphis
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Memphis
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Memphis to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 52 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Memphis to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:50 PM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Memphis to New Orleans?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Memphis?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Memphis Amtrak station and Memphis (Airport).