What is the distance between Burlington and Washington?

The distance separating Burlington and Washington is 433 miles (698 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Burlington, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Transit Centre and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Museum of American History, Washington National Cathedral, The Mall/Monuments, The White House and Georgetown.

Bus Burlington to Washington from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Burlington to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	20h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	5:13am	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	12h 12m	5:25pm	Union Station	Fastest
	4:58am	Pearl St	12h 27m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	15h 55m	6:45pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	16h 15m	7:05pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:38 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 12 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 9mAverage Duration

432 milesDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $332	Average Duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$137 - $389	Average Duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Burlington and Washington?

Stops in Burlington

A
Downtown Transit Centre
45-68 St Paul St, VT 05401, USA
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B
Burlington Airport
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C
University of Vermont
University Place Extension., Burlington, VT 05405, USA
D
Prc
173-175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, 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

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Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$309

11/23

$264

Today

$115

11/25

$239

11/26

$198

11/27

$137

11/28

No data

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The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $797 for a bus ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.