How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from $145. 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 St. Louis to Washington?

The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1136 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Washington at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Washington?

A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington generates an estimated 28 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Washington from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	2:55am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 11h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 6h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	23h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Gateway Station	21h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	23h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	23h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Gateway Station	21h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	23h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Gateway Station	21h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:20 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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, 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1136 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $569	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$156 - $2,221	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Washington?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, 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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $145

Greyhound St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

Trip from St. Louis to DC beginning evening of 9/22 was supposed to take 22 hours. Instead it took 31. Deoarture 3.5 hours late becausethere was no driver resulted in another 5.5 hour delay in Pittsburgh because all travelers going further south missed their connection. Unacceptable. While in Pittsburgh, the station fire alarm went off and continued blaring for 55 minutes. No one knew hiw to turn it off. Once the fire dept. had assessed there was no fire, which happened quickly we were not petmitted to remain outside and had to re-enter the bldg. The deafening blare continued for 43 more minutes. There were children present. One 2-1/2-yr-old was still saying he couldn't hear what his Mommy was saying many hours later when they got they got off the bus in Baltimore.

Merri W.

September 26, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,459 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from $145. 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 St. Louis to Washington?
The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1136 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Washington at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Washington?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington generates an estimated 28 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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

11-25

$176

11-26

$190

Today

$141

11-28

$143

11-29

$202

11-30

$262

12-01

$172

12-02

$141

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $430 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-12-02.