What is the travel distance from Salt Lake City to Washington?

Salt Lake City and Washington are 1840 miles (2968 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Washington start their journey at Central Station and wind up at Dupont Circle. These are the most popular 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, The Mall/Monuments, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Salt Lake City to Washington from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:20am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d 9h	7:05pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d 3h	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d 14h	11:20pm	Dupont Circle	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	3d 3h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 6hAverage Duration

1837 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $522	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$182 - $1,730	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Washington?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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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

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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 Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Salt Lake City to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $209

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

You can expect to pay from $209 to $259 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $209 which is on 2025-11-28.