What is the distance between Washington and Memphis?

About 762 miles (1228 km) separate Washington and Memphis.

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

If you're headed to Memphis from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Dupont Circle and arrive at Airways Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 Memphis?

Once in Memphis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, Peabody Hotel Ducks, Sun Studio and Hattiloo Theater.

Bus Washington to Memphis from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 4h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	1d 1h	9:00pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 1h	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 16h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Memphis on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	1d 1h	9:00pm	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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:25 AM 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 the good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

770 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $359	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$180 - $1,996	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 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 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

3.5/511,318 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.

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 traveling from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$137

11/14

$135

Today

$135

11/16

$152

11/17

$120

11/18

$112

11/19

No data

11/20

$119

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $112

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 $112 to $152 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 $112 which is on 2025-11-18.