There are 6 ways to get from Washington, DC to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)DCA - MEM
5h 23m$215–1,208Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Memphis
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Memphis (MEM)BWI - MEM
5h 33m$103–996Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationGreyhound US0600 / ...
20h 57m$121–273Drive 859 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Memphis859 mi
14h 38m$157–227Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)DCA - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Memphis
7h 13m$209–1,012Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)DCA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Memphis
7h 33m$254–1,272
Washington, DC to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis is to bus which costs $120 - $280 and takes 20h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC 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 57m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Memphis is 784 miles. The road distance is 864 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Washington, DC to Memphis, including transfers.
Washington, DC to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 20h 57m.
Washington, DC to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 6:04 PM in Washington, DC and 5:04 PM 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) every 3 hours. 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 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Memphis is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Washington, DC to Memphis.
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