LA → TN · about 355 miles
New Orleans to Memphis bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 19 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Memphis. The fastest takes 8 hours; the first departure leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 8h 00m
- First departure
- 8:20 AM
- Last departure
- 11:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Greyhound Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 10:25 PM | 8h 40m | Daily | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Memphis | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 PM | 8:15 AM +1 day | 8h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Greyhound Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Memphis The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Memphis
Return trip: Memphis to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Memphis?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours; the typical trip is 8 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Memphis?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Memphis?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Memphis leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.