There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Nashville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
5h 2m$124–220Drive 230.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Nashvillecar 230.3 mi
3h 54m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s / ...
6h 57m$90–142Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
5h 34m$630–1,227
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Nashville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Nashville is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Nashville. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Wilson Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Nashville. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Wilson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Washington and Nashville is 272 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Nashville without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Washington to Nashville, including transfers.
Washington to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Nashville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Nashville is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Nashville, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilson twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson Bus Stop in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Washington to Nashville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Nashville is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Washington to Nashville.
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