Toronto to Memphis by train
Memphis lies 1,318 km (819 mi) south-west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,608 km (999 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Central Station, Memphis Union Station |
| Postal codes | M5A | 37501–38197 |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 17 h 50 min journey lands only 16 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Memphis
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Toronto to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Toronto?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,608 km (999 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Memphis by train?
About 17 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Memphis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
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.