Tickets usually run $20–$60 for Greyhound buses from MEM
Greyhound intercity coaches serve Memphis from the main downtown Greyhound station at 3033 Airways Blvd, not directly from airport terminals A, B, or C. The station sits about 3 miles north of Memphis International Airport (MEM), so you need a local rideshare, taxi, or city bus to connect between the terminal and your Greyhound departure.
Most Greyhound routes through Memphis run to cities like Nashville, Little Rock, and St. Louis, with typical drive times of 3–8 hours depending on route and traffic. Schedules vary by day, and some departures are late-night or early-morning, so always check your specific bus time before you pick a flight arrival in A, B, or C.
Expect basic coach comfort on Greyhound: typical buses have AC, reclining seats, onboard Wi‑Fi, and power outlets at many seats. Checked baggage limits usually allow 1 free checked bag up to about 50 lb plus a carry-on, though extra or overweight bags can run $15–$40, so weigh your suitcase before leaving MEM.
To get from MEM to the Greyhound station, a Lyft or Uber from the terminal curb usually runs around $10–$20 depending on surge and time of day. Metered taxis from the airport ground transportation area cost a bit more, often in the $20–$25 range for the 3‑mile ride up Airways Blvd to the bus terminal.
Public transit is possible: Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) routes often stop near both MEM and 3033 Airways Blvd. Fares are usually around $1–$2 per ride, but buses can take 30–40 minutes including transfers versus a 10–15 minute car ride from the airport terminals.
Greyhound’s downtown station has indoor seating, restrooms, and ticket counters with set opening hours that may not match every departure. Some late-night or early-morning buses rely on e‑tickets and kiosk or app check-in only, so download your ticket and ID photo before you leave MEM’s Wi‑Fi in terminals A, B, or C.
Step-by-step from MEM to Greyhound
- 1. Land at Memphis (A, B, or C) and collect any checked bags at baggage claim.
- 2. Exit to the arrivals curb and request a rideshare or taxi; confirm the pickup zone number posted outside.
- 3. Give the driver the Greyhound address: 3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131.
- 4. At the station, go inside to the ticket counter or kiosk at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
- 5. Check any large bags, keep your ID and e‑ticket handy, and line up at the gate printed on your ticket about 15 minutes before boarding.
Build a 60–90 minute buffer between scheduled flight arrival at MEM and your Greyhound departure to cover baggage, the 3‑mile transfer, and a quick check-in at the bus terminal.