How much is the bus ticket from Saint Paul to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Saint Paul to Washington start from $150. The average price for this route is around $199. 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 Saint Paul to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Saint Paul to Washington is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1488 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Saint Paul to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Saint Paul to Washington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Saint Paul to Washington generates an estimated 37 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Washington from $147 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Saint Paul to Washington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:30pm	Union Depot	2d 2h	5:40pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Union Depot	2d 2h	5:40pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
	Bus	9:20pm	Union Depot	1d 7h	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:20pm	Union Depot	1d 14h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	9:20pm	Union Depot	1d 4h	2:30am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Saint Paul 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 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1488 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$150 - $615	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $936	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 135kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint Paul and Washington?

Stops in Saint Paul

A
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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B
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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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 Saint Paul, US 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 Saint Paul to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Saint Paul to Washington start from $150. The average price for this route is around $199. 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 Saint Paul to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Saint Paul to Washington is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1488 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Saint Paul to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Saint Paul to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Saint Paul to Washington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Saint Paul to Washington?
A bus trip from Saint Paul to Washington generates an estimated 37 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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

$173

11-27

$189

Today

$202

11-29

$199

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

12-03

$157

The cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $290 for a bus ticket from Saint Paul, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-12-03.