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 $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 30m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	1d 8h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 25m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	1d 8h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	22h 5m	1:55am	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 $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

575 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 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 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.

October 14, 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.

July 18, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,304 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

4/55,583 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 traveling from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Nashville and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nashville to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$66

The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $66

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 $66 to $177 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 $66 which is on 2025-11-18.