How far is Washington from St. Louis by coach?

The distance between St. Louis and Washington by coach is approximately 708 miles (1142 km).

Is there a way to reach Washington from St. Louis without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus St. Louis to Washington from £73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	23h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d	15:25	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 4h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	23h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 4h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

705 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£78 - £306	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£84 - £1,196	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

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87401 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £78

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.

26 September 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US

How far is Washington from St. Louis by coach?
The distance between St. Louis and Washington by coach is approximately 708 miles (1142 km).
Is there a way to reach Washington from St. Louis without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£95

26/11

£103

Today

£76

28/11

£77

29/11

£109

30/11

£141

01/12

£93

02/12

£76

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £76

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 £76 to £232 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 £76, which is on 2025-12-02.