What is the distance between Baton Rouge and Washington?

Baton Rouge and Washington are 989 miles (1596 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Baton Rouge to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Baton Rouge, chances are that your bus will depart from LSU Chevron Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Air and Space Museum, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and National Museum of American History.

Bus Baton Rouge to Washington from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Baton Rouge to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50am	Greyhound Station	1d 5h	12:15pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:05am	Greyhound Station	1d 4h	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:10pm	Baton Rouge Park&Ride	1d 7h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	Baton Rouge Park&Ride	1d 7h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:20pm	LSU Chevron Station	1d 6h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Get from Baton Rouge to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

990 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Baton Rouge and Washington?

Stops in Baton Rouge

A
LSU Chevron Station
2915 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
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B
Greyhound Station
1253 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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C
La Tiendita
6031 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, United States
D
Albertson's College Drive
2950 COLLEGE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Baton Rouge to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Baton Rouge and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Baton Rouge to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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The cheapest trip from Baton Rouge to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $166

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