How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Nashville cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Nashville starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Nashville is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Nashville?

The average travel time between Washington and Nashville is around 22h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 913 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Nashville?

The number of buses from Washington to Nashville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Nashville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Nashville?

When taking the bus from Washington to Nashville, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Nashville?

Buses travelling between Washington and Nashville leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station.

Bus Washington to Nashville from R 1 034 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Nashville on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Union Station	18h 35m	14:35	Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:45	Union Station	22h 55m	20:40	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Nashville on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:15	Union Station	18h 35m	02:50	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:50	Union Station	15h 5m	19:55	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45	Union Station	22h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	15:45	Union Station	21h 10m	11:55	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:45	Union Station	22h 55m	20:40	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Nashville on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:50	Union Station	15h 5m	19:55	Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:15	Union Station	21h 45m	04:00	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:25	Union Station	21h 10m	14:35	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Union Station	22h 45m	08:30	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	14:35	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:24 PM EST.

Get from Washington to Nashville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 054, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

22h 45mAverage duration

914 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 311 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 063, with the trip lasting on average 1167.

Greyhound Washington Nashville recent customer reviews

1. They were late picking me up 2. We were broke down on side of the road for 2 hours 3. They did nothing to get me to Tn in a timely manner, I had to pay for a rental.

Ayanna P.

19 October 2019

I had 3 drivers. The first and second were great but the driver who took over at Knoxville to Nashville was rude, sarcastic. Mean and threatethreatenthreatethreatenethreatethreatenthreand threatened 2 passengers. He made us 45 minutes to an hour into Nashville

Gail Elise C.

20 July 2019

If I could give zero stars, I would!! Worst bus journey ever. Had an extended layover with 5 hours from 5am to 10am because there was no bus driver anymore!?! Never again!!

Philomena B.

12 September 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Nashville?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Nashville cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Nashville starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Nashville is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Nashville?
The average travel time between Washington and Nashville is around 22h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 913 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Nashville?
The number of buses from Washington to Nashville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Nashville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Nashville?
When taking the bus from Washington to Nashville, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Nashville?
Buses travelling between Washington and Nashville leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

R 1 314

13/11

R 1 087

Today

R 1 533

15/11

R 1 235

16/11

R 1 122

17/11

No data

18/11

R 1 279

19/11

R 1 069

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 069

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 069 to R 3 189 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 069, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.