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

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to St. Louis start at R 1 756. The average price for this route is around R 2 564. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Washington to St. Louis is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1156 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to St. Louis at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from Washington to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis?

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 87435 reviews.

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

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 Washington to St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis from R 1 506 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 31 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d	15:20	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Union Station	19h 25m	23:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55	Union Station	22h	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Union Station	1d 5h	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	22h 45m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d	15:20	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Union Station	19h 25m	23:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55	Union Station	22h	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Union Station	1d 5h	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	22h 45m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d	15:20	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Union Station	19h 25m	23:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55	Union Station	22h	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Union Station	1d 5h	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	22h 45m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 756, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1156 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 756 - R 8 000	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 170 - R 43 927	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

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

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 St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 465 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87465 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 1 756

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Washington St. Louis recent customer reviews

The bus was late and caused me to miss my metro train or metro bus ride home.

Michael A.

27 August 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 825 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 Washington, DC, US to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to St. Louis start at R 1 756. The average price for this route is around R 2 564. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to St. Louis?
The average bus journey time from Washington to St. Louis is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1156 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to St. Louis at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Washington to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis?
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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to St. Louis?
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 Washington to St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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

28/12

R 2 791

29/12

R 1 974

Today

R 2 008

31/12

R 1 702

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 702

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 St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 702 to R 6 449 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 702, which is on 2025-12-31.