Find train tickets to Memphis
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Cheapest day | Thursday |
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Most expensive day | Tuesday |
Average price (round-trip) | $178 |
Average price (one-way) | $108 |
Top tips for finding Memphis train tickets
- Amtrak’s City of New Orleans and Capital Limited regional trains to Memphis, Tennessee arrive at the Memphis Central Station on South Main Street daily from major cities across the country, including Washington, DC (Union Station), Atlanta, Georgia (Peachtree Station), and even Chicago, Illinois (Union Station).
- All passengers traveling by train to Memphis can anticipate convenient amenities, such as public restrooms, a payphone, and even vending machines once they arrive at the Central Station. The Memphis Central Station also offers a waiting room for passengers and their companions, which is open every day of the week. This waiting room is generally open from about 5.30 am until around 10.40 pm.
- Amtrak’s trains to Memphis Central Station allow for one small dog or cat to be brought on board per reservation with a total limit of five animals per train. If you bring your pet along, it’s important to remember that there is a 20-pound weight limit, which includes the animal and its carrying case. A small fee will be added to your ticket price for the pet. While in transit to Memphis, please remember that all animals must remain in their travel cases.
- Continuing on from Memphis after your train trip? It’s quick and easy to travel from the Memphis Central Station to Memphis International Airport by using the city’s MATA Bus. Just take Bus 12 from outside the train station to the downtown Transit Center. There you will want to take Bus 28 to the airport. Your total travel time should be just under one hour and the $2 fare can be purchased right on the bus.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Memphis? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Memphis for the following prices or less: From Jackson $70, from New Orleans $134, from Chicago $198
- Memphis's most searched train station on KAYAK is Memphis. It is located 1 mile from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Memphis in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to Memphis by train
What is the most popular train station in Memphis?
Memphis is the most searched station in Memphis by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Memphis?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Memphis.
How long is the train journey to Memphis from the closest popular cities?
Chicago to Memphis - 10h 22m
New Orleans to Memphis - 8h 35m
Jackson to Memphis - 4h 36m
Can I stay at the Memphis station if I’m only in town briefly?
Yes, the Central Station Memphis by Hilton is an onsite hotel, which can easily be booked through KAYAK once you’ve booked your train ticket to Memphis, TN, if your stay in town will be brief and if you do not wish to travel far from the train station while in the city. Note that if you prefer, both baggage and checked baggage may be stored at the Memphis Central Station.
Are there any special accommodations at Memphis Central Station for the disabled?
Yes, all passengers who take an Amtrak train to Memphis will appreciate the dignity of inclusive and accessible parking and waiting room facilities. The ticket office and platform are also accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and if the need arises, a wheelchair can be requested for any passenger. There is even an accessible water fountain available in the passenger waiting room.
Can my ride park at the Memphis Central Station while they wait for me to arrive and deboard?
Yes, onsite parking is available for passengers’ rides to await their arrival. While this parking is free during the day, overnight parking will incur a small fee. Parking spots can be found along South Main Street in front of the station in addition to spots beneath the overpass behind the station.
What do I need to know about taking Amtrak to Memphis before I make my trip?
When the time comes to take Amtrak to Memphis, it is advisable to arrive at the train station at least 30min before the scheduled departure for your train to Memphis. This will allow for a smooth check-in process without any rush. If you are checking bags on your ride, it's a good idea to arrive at least 45min early so that there's enough time to load your baggage onto the train without any stress. If need be, Amtrak stations sell bike boxes and shipping boxes in order to make loading your luggage onto the train easier.
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