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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Gateway Station | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
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| Gateway Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Gateway Station | Union Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus St. Louis to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Washington, DC, US
What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Washington?
It's about 1142 km (708 miles) from St. Louis to Washington.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gateway Station, in St. Louis, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$86To 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 US$86 to US$212 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 US$86 which is on 2025-08-30.
Usually FlixBus 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.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from St. Louis to Washington but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St. Louis to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St. Louis to Washington.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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