Bus from Palm Springs to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Palm Springs to Washington on January 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Indian Canyon Dr
Union StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Indian Canyon Dr
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs 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 3 days, 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $324, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
3d 2hAverage Duration
3551 kmDistance
89kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$324 - $415Average Duration3d 2h
89kg CO₂e
Average Price$709 - $1,047Average Duration3d 10h
323kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palm Springs 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Palm Springs to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Palm Springs to Washington start from $324. The average price for this route is around $358. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Palm Springs to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Palm Springs to Washington is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3551 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Palm Springs to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Palm Springs to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Palm Springs to Washington at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palm Springs to Washington?

    A bus trip from Palm Springs to Washington generates an estimated 89 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Palm Springs to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palm Springs to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Palm Springs 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palm Springs to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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