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 $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Nashville on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:45pm	Union Station	22h 55m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		6:25pm	Union Station	21h 10m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Washington to Nashville on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00pm	Union Station	18h 35m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:50am	Union Station	15h 10m	8:00pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	9:15am	Union Station	18h 35m	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:45am	Union Station	22h 45m	8:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	22h 55m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Nashville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $259	Average Duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$181 - $377	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Nashville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nashville. The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

22h 45mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$97

Average bus trip duration22h 45m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure5:50am

Distance567 miles (913 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,651 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

3.5/587,272 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 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Nashville Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Washington to Nashville, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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

Best price found

09/22

$63

09/23

$55

Today

$93

09/25

$55

09/26

$69

09/27

$66

09/28

$63

09/29

$64

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $163 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 $55 which is on 2025-09-25.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Nashville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Nashville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Nashville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Nashville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time22h 45m	Avg Price$97	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$282	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Nashville, TN

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

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Nashville?

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

How far is Washington from Nashville?

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

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

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