How to travel from Nashville to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Nashville and Washington is around 575 miles (926km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nashville to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Lynchburg and then to Union Station Parking Garage.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lynchburg then take the train to Washington Union Station.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance665 miles (1,070km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashville and Washington

There are several options for getting from Nashville to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $115 and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $215.

The distance between Nashville and Washington is around 575 miles (926km).

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nashville and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nashville to Washington is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx $215.

The cheapest way to travel between Nashville and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Nashville (BNA) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nashville and Washington. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nashville to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lynchburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Greyhound USA and Virginia Breeze run regular bus services between Nashville and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nashville and Washington. Flights depart from Nashville (BNA) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nashville and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Nashville and Washington. Flights depart from Nashville (BNA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Nashville to Washington typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Nashville (BNA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nashville and Washington. The distance is around 665 miles (1,070km) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashville to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around $215.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nashville and Washington

Transport options from Nashville to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
$215
hourly926km (575 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
$205
hourly1,009km (627 miles)
Bus
16hrs
$115
once daily1,143km (710 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 55m
$115
once daily1,097km (682 miles)
Drive
11hrs
$66
on demand1,070km (665 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington