How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Salt Lake City start from $240. The average price for this route is around $344. 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 Washington to Salt Lake City?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Salt Lake City is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Salt Lake City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Salt Lake City at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Salt Lake City?

A bus trip from Washington to Salt Lake City generates an estimated 74 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 Washington to Salt Lake City?

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 Washington to Salt Lake City?

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 Washington to Salt Lake City?

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 Washington to Salt Lake City?

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 Washington to Salt Lake City from $215 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Salt Lake City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	2d 11h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	2d 11h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 18h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 18h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 16h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

2959 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$240 - $790	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$649 - $1,146	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Salt Lake City?

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

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,483 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 Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City 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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Salt Lake City start from $240. The average price for this route is around $344. 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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Salt Lake City is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Salt Lake City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Salt Lake City at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Salt Lake City?
A bus trip from Washington to Salt Lake City generates an estimated 74 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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
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 Washington to Salt Lake City?
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

11-28

$320

11-29

$605

Today

$625

12-01

$276

12-02

$314

12-03

$215

12-04

$267

12-05

$227

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $215

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

You can expect to pay from $215 to $704 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $215 which is on 2025-12-03.