Bus from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Burlington to Washington on January 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Transit Centre
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
Amtrak
Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Pearl St
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Transit Centre
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Pearl St
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 12 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 3mAverage Duration
696 kmDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$102 - $424Average Duration17h 55m
17kg CO₂e
Average Price$168 - $552Average Duration12h 3m
63kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Burlington, VT, US 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Burlington to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Burlington to Washington start from $102. The average price for this route is around $156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Burlington to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Burlington to Washington is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 686 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Burlington to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Burlington to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Burlington to Washington at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Burlington to Washington?

    A bus trip from Burlington to Washington generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Burlington to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Burlington to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Burlington to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Burlington to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
01-05
$226
01-06
$253
Today
$132
01-08
$215
01-09
$199
01-10
$358
01-11
No data
01-12
$132
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $132

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 $132 to $1,105 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 $132 which is on 2026-01-12.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US?

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