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

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington start at R 1 623. The average price for this route is around R 2 374. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Washington?

The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The fastest bus gets 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 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Washington at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 87500 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 1 578 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 18 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 6h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 19 January
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 20 January
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	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 5h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 22 January
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM CST.

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 R 1 623, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1144 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 623 - R 5 995	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 820 - R 26 960	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
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E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Map
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 511 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87511 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 R 1 649

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

3.5/512 093 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 1 623. The average price for this route is around R 2 374. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Washington?
The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The fastest bus gets 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 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Washington at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Washington?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

16/01

R 1 654

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R 1 654

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R 1 654

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R 1 654

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R 1 654

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R 1 671

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 16 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 654

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 R 1 654 to R 3 292 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 R 1 654, which is on 2026-01-19.