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How to get fromWashington to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DCA - MEM
    4h
    $241–1,255

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane DCA - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Memphiscar car
    5h 54m
    $141–639

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    20h 42m
    $155–244

  4. Drive  859.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Memphiscar car 859.6 mi
    14h 39m
    $152–220

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Memphis

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BWI - MEM
    5h 34m
    $183–1,546

Washington to Memphis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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 42m.

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