How far is Stamford from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 238 miles (384 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stamford to Washington leave from Stamford Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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, Library of Congress, United States Capitol, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Mall/Monuments.

Bus Stamford to Washington from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40am	Stamford Bus Stop	19h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40am	Stamford Bus Stop	19h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Stamford Bus Stop	7h 55m	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:20am	Stamford Bus Stop	9h 45m	7:05pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:20am	Stamford Bus Stop	10h 25m	7:45pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stamford 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 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $211	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $564	Average Duration4h 36m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stamford and Washington?

Stops in Stamford

A
Stamford Station
48 Station Pl, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
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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

3.5/587,388 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.

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Stamford and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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$46

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