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

The bus ticket price from Washington to Memphis starts at R 1 229. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Memphis 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 Memphis?

The average travel time between Washington and Memphis is around 1d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1228 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Washington to Memphis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Memphis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Memphis?

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

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

Buses travelling between Washington and Memphis leave from Dupont Circle or Union Station and arrive at Airways Transit Center.

Bus Washington to Memphis from R 1 935 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Memphis on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Union Station	1d 4h	20:45	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:00	Union Station	1d 1h	21:00	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:45	Union Station	1d 1h	16:20	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:45	Union Station	1d 1h	23:25	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:00	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 16h	06:30	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Memphis on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:00	Union Station	1d 1h	21:00	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:50	Union Station	20h 50m	01:40	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:40	Union Station	21h 45m	23:25	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	23h 10m	07:25	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:45	Union Station	1d 1h	16:20	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:25 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1242 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 229 - R 6 272	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 139 - R 34 945	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87373 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 1 229

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.

15 July 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.

12 February 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 321 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Memphis?

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Memphis cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Memphis starts at R 1 229. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Memphis 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 Memphis?
The average travel time between Washington and Memphis is around 1d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1228 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Memphis?
The number of buses from Washington to Memphis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Memphis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Memphis?
When taking the bus from Washington to Memphis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Memphis?
Buses travelling between Washington and Memphis leave from Dupont Circle or Union Station and arrive at Airways Transit Center.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 2 399

14/11

R 2 364

Today

R 2 364

16/11

R 2 662

17/11

R 2 101

18/11

R 1 961

19/11

No data

20/11

R 2 075

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 961

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 R 1 961 to R 2 662 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 R 1 961, which is on 2025-11-18.