There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)plane DCA - BNA
3h 38m$125–698Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
15h 43m$78–391Drive 653.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Vanderbilt Universitycar 653.9 mi
11h 15m$120–173Fly 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)plane DCA - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Vanderbilt Universitycar
4h 18m$212–1,109Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nashville
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nashville (BNA)plane IAD - BNA
5h 6m$136–502Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Nashville
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Nashville (BNA)plane BWI - BNA
5h 11m$126–889Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
16h 6m$78–219
Washington to Vanderbilt University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University is to train and bus which costs $75 - $400 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Vanderbilt University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 21St Ave S & Scarritt Pl Sb via Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb and Central 5Th Ave - Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
The distance between Washington and Vanderbilt University is 576 miles. The road distance is 657.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 43m and costs $75 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University, including transfers.
Washington to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Vanderbilt University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $220 and takes 16h 6m.
Washington to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Vanderbilt University is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 2:54 AM in Washington and 1:54 AM in Vanderbilt University.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–220 and the journey takes 15h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Nashville via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
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
- 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 Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- 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 Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Vanderbilt University is 658 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Washington to Vanderbilt University.
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