Bus from Seattle to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 4 May
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Union StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Greyhound Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Station
Dupont CircleNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:29 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle 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 2 days, 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 506, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 17hAverage duration
3739 kmDistance
340kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 418 - R 8 880Average duration3d 16h
94kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 506 - R 22 112Average duration2d 17h
340kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Washington start at R 2 418. The average price for this route is around R 3 846. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Seattle to Washington?

    The average bus journey time from Seattle to Washington is 3d 16h, covering a distance of 3741 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Seattle to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Washington at 08:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

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

    A bus trip from Seattle to Washington produces an estimated 93.50397500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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
R 3 826
02/05
R 4 506
Today
R 4 634
04/05
R 4 217
05/05
R 3 826
06/05
R 3 826
07/05
R 3 962
08/05
R 3 826
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 01 May 2026 with a price of R 3 826

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 826 to R 6 428 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 826, which is on 2026-05-05.

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

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