What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Washington DC is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Washington Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

How far is it from Memphis to Washington DC?

The distance between Memphis and Washington DC is 784 miles. The road distance is 862.4 miles.

How do I travel from Memphis to Washington DC without a car?

The best way to get from Memphis to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 21h 53m and costs $130 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Washington DC?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Memphis to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Washington DC bus from?

Memphis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Memphis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 53m.

Where does the Memphis to Washington DC bus arrive?

Memphis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Washington DC?

Washington DC is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 9:56 PM in Memphis and 10:56 PM in Washington DC.

Can I drive from Memphis to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Washington DC is 862 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Memphis to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 5 ways to get from Memphis to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MEM - DCA
4h 30m
$154–805
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
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1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MEM - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 38m
$113–554
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
21h 53m
$133–269
Drive 857.4 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Washington DCcar 857.4 mi
14h 44m
$157–226
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MEM - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 5m
$135–1,256

Memphis to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot

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21h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 779.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, 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 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Washington DC via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 21h 53m.

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