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

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from $101. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 705 miles (1136 km). The quickest bus can get 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 14 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 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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 87387 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 has the most timely service from St. Louis to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	23h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Gateway Station	21h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	23h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	23h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Gateway Station	21h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

705 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $396	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $1,545	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
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

3.5/587,407 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.

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.

September 26, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $101. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 705 miles (1136 km). The quickest bus can get 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 14 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 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Washington?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Washington generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 87387 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 has the most timely service from St. Louis to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/27

$98

11/28

$99

Today

$140

11/30

$182

12/01

$119

12/02

$98

12/03

$111

12/04

$94

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $94

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 $94 to $267 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 $94 which is on 2025-12-04.