How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Memphis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Memphis start from $150. The average price for this route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Memphis?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Memphis is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Memphis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Memphis?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Memphis at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Memphis?

A bus trip from Washington to Memphis generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Memphis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Memphis?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Memphis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Memphis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Memphis from $147 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	1d	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 4h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 13h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 7h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	20h 50m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:40am	Union Station	21h 45m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	23h 10m	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Union Station	1d 1h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	20h 50m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:40am	Union Station	21h 45m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:22 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1229 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$150 - $417	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$335 - $2,718	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Memphis?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Memphis

A
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,429 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87429 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $152

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

3.5/511,585 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Memphis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Memphis start from $150. The average price for this route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Memphis?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Memphis is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Memphis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Memphis?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Memphis at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Memphis?
A bus trip from Washington to Memphis generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Memphis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Memphis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Memphis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Memphis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $170

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 $170 to $268 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 $170 which is on 2025-12-15.