How far is Pittsburgh from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 190 miles (307 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Pittsburgh to Washington leave from Intermodal Station and arrive 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 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Botanic Garden, National Gallery of Art, Library of Congress and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Pittsburgh to Washington from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on October 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on October 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
8:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 15m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 30m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on October 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 15m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	9h 20m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 55m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	6h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 55m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	5:10am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	5:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	10:30am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	6h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	8:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 15m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Washington on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	7:00am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	7h 55m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	5h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh 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 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $153	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $385	Average Duration10h 22m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Bus Pittsburgh to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48

Average bus trip duration5h 55m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance196 miles (315 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,339 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express extreme dissatisfaction with the service, as their buses were cancelled without any prior notification. This lack of communication has led to a very negative experience for passengers, resulting in disappointment and frustration.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Pittsburgh Washington recent customer reviews

The driver made me wait out side the bus telling I had no seat no even tough I bought a ticket for $128. I was about to call police and my attorney if there was no seat available for me in the bus yesterday. The worst transit I ever took in my life please learn from other bus companies.

Subrahmanya Narendra S.

June 30, 2024

It was cancelled right at the last minute. So it was a very very dissatisfied experience. Nobody came and told the passengers it was cancelled. We all got notified either with an email or when someone called to ask about the delayed bus. Terrible awful service

Oscar S.

June 16, 2023

The driver signed to the bus has never run this route previously. He didn’t know how to get in and out all the stops. Worst of all he didn’t know how to get to the Washington DC Union Station, and into the bus lot. We won’t be able to get there safely without the help of two customers who literally guided the bus driver from street to street from Baltimore to final station.

Zhijun S.

January 11, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,095 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.

FlixBus Pittsburgh Washington recent customer reviews

Good driver,clean bus but the route was very long and complicated

Fareed D.

August 29, 2025

OurBus

4/53,139 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Pittsburgh and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,552 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and Washington?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A - Intermodal Station

B - Sennott Square

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 for your trip Pittsburgh - Washington, DC, US

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10/26

$47

10/27

$39

Today

$37

10/29

$31

10/30

$38

10/31

$39

11/01

$33

11/02

$44

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You can expect to pay from $31 to $92 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-10-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Pittsburgh to Washington.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Pittsburgh 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 Time5h 55m	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 22m	Avg Price$192	Daily Departures3

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