What is the distance between Washington and Memphis?

About 762 miles (1228 km) separate Washington and Memphis.

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

If you're headed to Memphis from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Airways Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

Once in Memphis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, Peabody Hotel Ducks, Sun Studio and Hattiloo Theater.

Bus Washington to Memphis from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Union Station	1d 1h	9:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	23h 10m	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 4h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 12h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15am	Union Station	1d 1h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:50am	Union Station	20h 50m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	21h 45m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 4h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:25pm	Union Station	1d 3h	9:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Memphis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $274	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$185 - $909	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Memphis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$69Cheapest ticket

31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance771 miles (1242 km)

Latest bus departure10:45pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Memphis recent customer reviews

It was long and tiring can't say to much about the bus its self because it got me there but the drivers and staff are the rudest people I've ever heard talk I didnt have any confortation with them but alot of people did

Billy R.

July 15, 2019

This go around there was too much going on with the changing of the buses abruptly that even the bus drivers didn't know.

Raquia A.

February 12, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,729 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Memphis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Memphis?

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 Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Memphis, TN

What is the distance between Washington and Memphis?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

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

Best price found

09/28

$156

09/29

$107

Today

$220

10/01

$140

10/02

$85

10/03

$79

10/04

$104

10/05

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $79

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 Memphis, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $79 to $220 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-10-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Memphis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Memphis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Memphis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$108	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$238	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Memphis, TN to Washington, DC, US

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN

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