There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)plane DCA - MEM
3h 50m$228–1,206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
20h 42m$137–220Drive 859.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Memphiscar 859.6 mi
14h 39m$157–227Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Memphis (MEM)plane BWI - MEM
5h 29m$173–1,446
Washington to Memphis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Memphis is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Memphis is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $220 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
The distance between Washington and Memphis is 778 miles. The road distance is 864.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 20h 42m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Washington to Memphis, including transfers.
Washington to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Memphis is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $220 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 20h 42m.
Washington to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 2:19 AM in Washington and 1:19 AM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 20h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Memphis is 865 miles. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Washington to Memphis.
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