There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)plane DCA - MEM
2h 22m$230–1,200Bus
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 32m$133–259Drive 862.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM)car 862.8 mi
14h 44m$158–228Train 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
4h 3m$162–1,395Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Memphis (MEM)plane IAD - MEM
6h 10m$142–753
Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 20h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Memphis Airport (MEM). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Memphis International Airport via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
The distance between Washington and Memphis Airport (MEM) is 765 miles. The road distance is 867.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) without a car is to bus which takes 20h 32m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 20h 32m.
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Memphis Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 22m.
Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Memphis Airport (MEM), USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Memphis International Airport via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 20h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis 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
Memphis Airport (MEM) is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 9:03 PM in Washington and 8:03 PM in Memphis Airport (MEM).
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM) is 868 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Washington to Memphis Airport (MEM).
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Memphis Airport.
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