Trains to Memphis
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Memphis: Central Station, Memphis Union Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Memphis
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Little Rock | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Memphis to Nashville | United States | 316 km (196 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Memphis to Jackson | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Memphis to Huntsville | United States | 319 km (198 mi) | about 4 h 19 min |
| Memphis to Birmingham | United States | 349 km (217 mi) | about 4 h 43 min |
| Memphis to St. Louis | United States | 387 km (240 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Memphis to Chattanooga | United States | 431 km (268 mi) | about 5 h 50 min |
| Memphis to Shreveport | United States | 449 km (279 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Memphis to Montgomery | United States | 465 km (289 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Memphis to Columbia | United States | 469 km (291 mi) | about 6 h 21 min |
| Memphis to Louisville | United States | 515 km (320 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
| Memphis to Springfield | United States | 519 km (322 mi) | about 7 h 1 min |
| Memphis to Toronto | Canada | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 17 h 50 min |
| Memphis to Chicago | United States | 774 km (481 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Memphis to Houston | United States | 779 km (484 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Memphis to Philadelphia | United States | 1,414 km (879 mi) | about 19 h 8 min |
| Memphis to San Antonio | United States | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 13 h 45 min |
| Memphis to Dallas | United States | 676 km (420 mi) | about 9 h 9 min |
| Memphis to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 20 h 4 min |
| Memphis to Jacksonville | United States | 950 km (590 mi) | about 12 h 51 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Memphis have?
Central Station, Memphis Union Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.