What is the distance between Washington and Fredericksburg?

About 48 miles (78 km) separate Washington and Fredericksburg.

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

If you're headed to Fredericksburg from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Fredericksburg Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary 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.

Bus Washington to Fredericksburg from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Fredericksburg on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	2230 New York Ave NE	1h	4:20pm	Fredericksburg (Plank Rd/Gateway Blvd)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:50pm	2230 New York Ave NE	1h	10:50pm	Fredericksburg (Plank Rd/Gateway Blvd)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Fredericksburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	2230 New York Ave NE	1h	4:20pm	Fredericksburg (Plank Rd/Gateway Blvd)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	45m	1:45am	Fredericksburg (Plank Rd/Gateway Blvd)	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Union Station	1h 45m	7:35am	Fredericksburg Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	2230 New York Ave NE	1h	10:50pm	Fredericksburg (Plank Rd/Gateway Blvd)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Union Station	1h 45m	10:35am	Fredericksburg Bus Stop, VA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Fredericksburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fredericksburg. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $49	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $263	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Fredericksburg?

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

Stops in Fredericksburg

A
Fredericksburg Greyhound Bus Station
1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy , Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 Washington Fredericksburg recent customer reviews

I did not have a great trip because my bus was delayed two hours and caused me to miss an important event.

Ceeja B.

October 29, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

BBBus.com

3/5125 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.2

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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 Washington, DC, US to Fredericksburg, VA by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Fredericksburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Fredericksburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$12

11/22

$14

Today

$14

11/24

$12

11/25

$12

11/26

$14

11/27

$13

11/28

$13

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Fredericksburg, VA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $49 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Fredericksburg, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Greyhound, BBBus.com 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.