How far is Washington from Nashville?

About 566 miles (913 km) separate Washington and Nashville.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Nashville leave from Union Station and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Nashville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bridgestone Arena, Centennial Park, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Paddle Company and Ryman Auditorium.

Bus Washington to Nashville from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Nashville on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	18h 35m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	18h 35m	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	22h 45m	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	21h 10m	11:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	22h 55m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 1h	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Nashville on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	18h 35m	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	15h 5m	7:55pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	22h 45m	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	21h 10m	11:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	22h 55m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	18h 35m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 1h	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 5h	11:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Nashville on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	15h 5m	7:55pm	Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:15am	Union Station	21h 45m	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	21h 10m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	22h 45m	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	23h 30m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Washington to Nashville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

22h 45mAverage Duration

567 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,305 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.

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 Washington Nashville recent customer reviews

1. They were late picking me up 2. We were broke down on side of the road for 2 hours 3. They did nothing to get me to Tn in a timely manner, I had to pay for a rental.

Ayanna P.

October 19, 2019

I had 3 drivers. The first and second were great but the driver who took over at Knoxville to Nashville was rude, sarcastic. Mean and threatethreatenthreatethreatenethreatethreatenthreand threatened 2 passengers. He made us 45 minutes to an hour into Nashville

Gail Elise C.

July 20, 2019

If I could give zero stars, I would!! Worst bus journey ever. Had an extended layover with 5 hours from 5am to 10am because there was no bus driver anymore!?! Never again!!

Philomena B.

September 12, 2018

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Nashville?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$75

11/13

$62

Today

$88

11/15

$71

11/16

$64

11/17

No data

11/18

$73

11/19

$61

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $61

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 Nashville, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $182 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.