How far is New Haven from Washington?

The distance separating New Haven and Washington is 274 miles (441 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from New Haven to Washington leave from Union Station Garage and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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, National Museum of American History, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown.

Bus New Haven to Washington from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	5:25pm	New Haven	6h 25m	11:50pm	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:30pm	New Haven	9h 10m	12:40am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	New Haven Bus Station	8h 5m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	New Haven Bus Station	10h 5m	5:20am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
	Bus	5:55pm	New Haven	7h 20m	1:15am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	12:50pm	New Haven	6h 35m	7:25pm	Washington	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	5:25pm	New Haven	6h 25m	11:50pm	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	9:30am	New Haven	8h 25m	5:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10am	New Haven Bus Station	10h 50m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	New Haven Bus Station	8h 5m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven 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 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

272 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $162	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $819	Average Duration5h 42m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Haven and Washington?

Stops in New Haven

A
Union Station Garage
38 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

FlixBus New Haven Washington recent customer reviews

Never made it to the bus…the bus was so late that I thought it left me…ran back to the spot to realize it just pulled off. The bus was about 30 minutes late and no update until the end

Reece P.

August 23, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

Peter Pan

4/56,334 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is New Haven from Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$55

11/21

$68

Today

$74

11/23

$66

11/24

$59

11/25

$74

11/26

$84

11/27

$69

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $162 for a bus ticket from New Haven, CT 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 2025-11-24.

Usually Greyhound 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.