What is the distance between Nashville and Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 566 miles (913 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Nashville, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Mall/Monuments, National Air and Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and National Museum of American History.

Bus Nashville to Washington from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 10m	10:25am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:45pm	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	6:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:25am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	8:50pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 10m	10:25am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
	10:15am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 15m	6:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	6:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 10m	10:25am	Union Station	Fastest
	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	5:45am	Union Station	No tags

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

Average ticket price$94

Average bus trip duration19h 15m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance567 miles (913 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,258 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Nashville Washington recent customer reviews

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

Milan B.

July 18, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,543 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.

Amtrak

4/55,467 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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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 for your trip Nashville, TN - Washington, DC, US

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

Best price found

09/15

$75

09/16

$59

Today

$64

09/18

$84

09/19

$66

09/20

$66

09/21

$65

09/22

$64

The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of $59

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 $59 to $125 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 $64 which is on 2025-09-22.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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Did you know?

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!

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

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

What is the distance between Nashville and Washington?

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

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About Bus Travel

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