What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis is to bus which costs $120 - $280 and takes 20h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Memphis?

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.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Memphis?

The distance between Washington, DC and Memphis is 784 miles. The road distance is 864 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $120 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Memphis?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Washington, DC to Memphis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Memphis bus from?

Washington, DC to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Bus or fly from Washington, DC to Memphis?

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.

Where does the Washington, DC to Memphis bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington, DC and Memphis?

Memphis is 1h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 8:11 AM in Washington, DC and 7:11 AM in Memphis.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Memphis is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Washington, DC to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 476+ hotels available in Memphis.

Washington, DC to Memphis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)DCA - MEM
5h 23m
$215–1,208
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Memphis
cheapest
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Memphis (MEM)BWI - MEM
5h 33m
$103–996
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationGreyhound US0600 / ...
20h 57m
$121–273
Drive 859 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Memphis859 mi
14h 37m
$157–227
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)DCA - HSV
2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Memphis
7h 13m
$209–1,012
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)DCA - BHM
2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Memphis
7h 33m
$254–1,272

Washington, DC to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 779.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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.

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis

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