What is the travel distance from Erie to Washington?

About 275 miles (443 km) separate Erie and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Erie to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Erie to Washington start their journey at Erie Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jefferson Memorial, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Supreme Court, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Arlington National Cemetery.

Bus Erie to Washington from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Washington on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 45m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 15m	2:55am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	23h 35m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	17h 50m	8:10am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

22hAverage Duration

274 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $251	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $1,612	Average Duration15h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Washington?

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus 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 about traveling from Erie to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$62

11/12

$65

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11/14

$66

11/15

$59

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11/17

$64

11/18

$62

The cheapest trip from Erie to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $122 for a bus ticket from Erie to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-15.