There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Tulsa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane DCA - TUL
4h 17m$259–1,267Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
30h 35m$198–328Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus
29h 10m$235–369Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
32h 52m$352–778Drive 1,195.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Tulsacar 1,195.9 mi
20h 26m$219–316Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DCA - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
4h 44m$240–1,138Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane DCA - OKC
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
6h 5m$259–1,090Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
33h 13m$312–693
Washington to Tulsa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Tulsa is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 30h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Tulsa is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $250 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Tulsa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Tulsa via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Tulsa is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1202.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Tulsa without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 29h 10m and costs $230 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Washington to Tulsa, including transfers.
Washington to Tulsa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Tulsa is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Nashville, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 29h 10m.
Washington to Tulsa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 8:39 PM in Washington and 7:39 PM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Tulsa via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis in around 29h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tulsa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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