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

The bus ticket price from Nashville to Washington starts at R 990. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Nashville to Washington 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 Nashville to Washington?

The average travel time between Nashville and Washington is around 19h 40m, 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 Nashville and Washington?

The number of buses from Nashville to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Nashville to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Nashville to Washington?

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

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

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

Bus Nashville to Washington from R 1 084 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nashville to Washington on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:40	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	05:45	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:40	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	20:50	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	22:20	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:25	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	03:05	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	06:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Nashville to Washington on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:40	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	20:50	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	22:20	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:25	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	03:05	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	06:40	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Greyhound Bus Station	1d 8h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Nashville to Washington on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:40	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	20:50	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:25	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	03:05	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	06:40	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Greyhound Bus Station	1d 8h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	02:50	Greyhound Bus Station	22h 5m	01:55	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:24 PM CST.

Get from Nashville to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 990, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 40mAverage duration

927 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87371 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 990

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Nashville Washington recent customer reviews

Terrible. The driver was so rude, he didn't answer any question and stop everytime. The time estimation was 15H between Nashville- Washington. And it takes 24 hours

Jonathan Camilo R.

14 October 2025

Showed up 4 hours late, couldn’t use the subway and had to pay an outrageous amount of money for a cab : (

Milan B.

18 July 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Nashville and Washington?

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

How much does a bus ticket from Nashville to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Nashville to Washington starts at R 990. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Nashville to Washington 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 Nashville to Washington?
The average travel time between Nashville and Washington is around 19h 40m, 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 Nashville and Washington?
The number of buses from Nashville to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Nashville to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Nashville to Washington?
When taking the bus from Nashville to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nashville to Washington?
Buses travelling between Nashville and Washington leave from Greyhound Bus Station or Nashville Bus Station and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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14/11

R 1 189

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R 1 809

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R 1 398

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R 1 189

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R 1 154

The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 154

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 154 to R 3 093 for a bus ticket from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 154, which is on 2025-11-18.