Bus from Washington, DC, US to Melbourne, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Melbourne on January 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Union Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Union Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Union Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Union Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags

Get from Washington to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
1248 kmDistance
31kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Melbourne, 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 Washington to Melbourne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Melbourne start from $175. The average price for this route is around $200. 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 Washington to Melbourne?

    The average bus travel time from Washington to Melbourne is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1248 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Melbourne at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

    A bus trip from Washington to Melbourne generates an estimated 31 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 Washington to Melbourne?

    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 87463 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

    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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Melbourne, US was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $189

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 Melbourne, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $189 to $199 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Melbourne, US based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $189 which is on 2026-01-05.

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