Memphis to Miami by train
Miami lies 1,405 km (873 mi) south-east of Memphis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,714 km (1,065 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Memphis | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 633,104 | 487,014 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Central Station, Memphis Union Station | Miami station |
| Postal codes | 37501–38197 | 33101–33299 |
Clocks in Miami are 1 h ahead of Memphis right now, so a 19 h 1 min journey lands 20 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Memphis to Miami
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Staying in Miami
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Common questions
How far is Miami from Memphis?
1,405 km (873 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Memphis; by road roughly 1,714 km (1,065 mi).
How long does it take to get from Memphis to Miami by train?
About 19 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Memphis and Miami?
Miami is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Miami?
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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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.