How much is the bus ticket from Erie to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Erie to Washington start from $99. The average price for this route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Erie to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Erie to Washington is 18h 45m, covering a distance of 447 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Erie to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Erie to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Erie to Washington at 12:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Erie to Washington?

A bus trip from Erie to Washington generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Erie to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Erie to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Erie to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Erie to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Erie to Washington from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 10m	8:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 15m	2:55am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	1d 3h	5:45pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:20 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 45mAverage Duration

447 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $225	Average Duration18h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$284 - $1,266	Average Duration15h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Washington?

Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erie to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Erie to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Erie to Washington start from $99. The average price for this route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Erie to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Erie to Washington is 18h 45m, covering a distance of 447 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Erie to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Erie to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Erie to Washington at 12:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Erie to Washington?
A bus trip from Erie to Washington generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Erie to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Erie to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Erie to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Erie to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$112

11-27

$100

Today

$103

11-29

$112

11-30

No data

12-01

$113

12-02

$98

12-03

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The cheapest trip from Erie to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Erie to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $179 for a bus ticket from Erie to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-12-02.