There are 5 ways to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MEM - DCA
2h 27m$150–800Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MEM - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h$113–540Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
21h$131–266Drive 860 mi
- Drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washingtoncar 860 mi
14h 49m$157–227Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MEM - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 14m$130–1,181
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from WINCHESTER ROAD at PLOUGH BOULEVARD and arriving at Washington Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) and Washington is 765 miles. The road distance is 865 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h.
The quickest flight from Memphis Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 27m.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
What companies run services between Memphis Airport (MEM), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WINCHESTER ROAD at PLOUGH BOULEVARD to Washington Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 21h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Memphis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Memphis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Memphis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Memphis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Memphis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Memphis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington is 1h ahead of Memphis Airport (MEM). It is currently 9:09 PM in Memphis Airport (MEM) and 10:09 PM in Washington.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington is 865 miles. It takes approximately 14h 49m to drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Washington.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Memphis Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
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