How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Washington starts at US$88. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Washington?

The average travel time between St. Louis and Washington is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 19h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1142 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Washington?

The number of buses from St. Louis to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Washington?

When taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Bus St. Louis to Washington from US$98 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 6h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	Cheapest
	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:45	Gateway Station	21h	06:45	Union Station	Cheapest
	13:55	Gateway Station	20h 35m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	Gateway Station	23h 55m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	1d 3h	20:50	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 2h	02:55	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:31 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1136 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$88 - US$310	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$108 - US$1 271	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Bus St. Louis to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$128

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure02:00

Distance1136 km

Latest bus departure23:30

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 347 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87347 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$88

Greyhound St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

Trip from St. Louis to DC beginning evening of 9/22 was supposed to take 22 hours. Instead it took 31. Deoarture 3.5 hours late becausethere was no driver resulted in another 5.5 hour delay in Pittsburgh because all travelers going further south missed their connection. Unacceptable. While in Pittsburgh, the station fire alarm went off and continued blaring for 55 minutes. No one knew hiw to turn it off. Once the fire dept. had assessed there was no fire, which happened quickly we were not petmitted to remain outside and had to re-enter the bldg. The deafening blare continued for 43 more minutes. There were children present. One 2-1/2-yr-old was still saying he couldn't hear what his Mommy was saying many hours later when they got they got off the bus in Baltimore.

Merri W.

26 September 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 159 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

St. Louis to Washington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from St. Louis, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Washington?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Washington starts at US$88. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Washington?
The average travel time between St. Louis and Washington is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 19h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1142 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Washington?
The number of buses from St. Louis to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Washington?
When taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$137

01/11

US$102

Today

US$161

03/11

US$111

04/11

US$109

05/11

US$107

06/11

US$111

07/11

US$113

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$102

To 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$102 to US$311 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$107, which is on 2025-11-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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!

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 2h	Avg priceUS$128	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 4h	Avg priceUS$267	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to St. Louis by bus?

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