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How to get fromNashville to Washingtonby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nashville to Washington by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    8h 46m
    $63–125

  2. Bus, train via Carbondale

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $61–132

  3. Drive 338 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Washingtoncar car 338 mi
    6h 14m
    $62–90

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BNA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $100–740

Nashville to Washington by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Washington, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Washington. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Washington Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Nashville to Washington in around 6h 14m.

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