There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DCA - TYS
1h 58m$248–1,239Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
15h 5m$100–170Drive 652.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Nashvillecar 652.6 mi
11h 13m$120–172Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DCA - CHA
2h 3m$113–581Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)plane DCA - BNA
2h 39m$839–1,070Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane IAD - TYS
3h 33m$177–823
Washington to Tennessee by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Tennessee is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Tennessee is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $240 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Washington and Tennessee is 451 miles. The road distance is 656.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Tennessee without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Washington to Tennessee, including transfers.
Washington to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Tennessee is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 5m.
Washington to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Tennessee is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 3:59 AM in Washington and 2:59 AM in Tennessee.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tennessee, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 15h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Tennessee is 656 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Washington to Tennessee.
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